Data Analyst BCforward is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst at Minneapolis MN. Job Title : Data Analyst Location : Job Location : Minneapolis MN Anticipated Duration : 2 months Hybrid - 3 days on site JOB Description : MUST HAVE skills : SAS, SQL, Analysis NICE TO HAVE skills (or experience) that are preferred, but not required? Python, Fraud / Risk experience, database design Contractor should have proficient SQL and SAS skills. Contractor should have experience working with team and assisting customers with finalizing requirements to meet business goals Analysis, and on-going support of internally developed processes to support business initiatives. Automation of processes using existing tool set, including Microsoft BI Stack (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Excel Services, Performance Point, and PowerPivot). Analysis and query writing to assist in supporting key business initiatives. COMMUNICATION SKILLS : This position requires good oral and written communication skills to interface with internal business clients - many having minimal technical knowledge. Ability to translate business requests into technical requirements. TECHNICAL SKILLS : Ability to write transact-sql code to extract correct data to answer business questions. SQL Development experience. Extensive experience with creating reports using Microsoft Sql Server Reporting Services. Strong attention to detail for validation of all queries constructed. Ability to visualize data into a form that effectively answers the business question. Contact Name : Shivraj Singh How to Apply : To apply for this posting please send your resume About BCforward BCforward began as an IT business solution and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full-service personnel solution's organization. BCForward's headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCForward's team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average. www.bcforward.com Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 205371 when responding to this ad. Get job alerts by email. Sign up now!

At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Engineering Sr. Analyst* Position Overview The Data Engineering Senior Analyst will design, deploy, and manage the organization's data architecture. Responsibilities include but not limited to : Collaborate with business users and IT partners to understand requirements and analyze data needs. Document requirements and build data flow diagrams. Build and maintain data pipelines for populating data domains. Create data transformations, including data cleansing and data masking. Participate in Data Governance initiatives. Play a key role in helping Securian implement the Enterprise Data Strategy by building an Enterprise Data Store, populating it with clean and well-structured data, and participating in other key initiatives in the strategy. Qualifications : Previous experience as a Data Engineer, or related field. 4 year degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with tools and concepts related to data and analytics, such as dimensional modeling, ETL, reporting tools, data warehousing, structured and unstructured data. ETL experience using tools such as Informatica or StreamSets Data validation and cleansing ANSI SQL Skills / Experience Exposure and experience with traditional and modern data architectures Cloud knowledge and experience AWS preferred Strong problem solving and analytical abilities Attention to detail Solid communication skills Willingness to learn Preferred Qualifications : Spark / Python / Java development experience Report development experience - Business Objects, Tableau XML / XSD / DTD / JSON / Previous experience or knowledge of Insurance / Financial Services industry. Agile experience LI-hybrid This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn’t feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc. an eight day per month standard is an option. Physical job requirements : Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 8 hours per day Ability to work at least 40 hours per week Ability to utilize telephone for up to 8 hours per day Ability to perform grasping tasks throughout the entire work day (examples : handwriting, grasping of equipment / machines, paper manipulation, sorting, folding, handling stacks of paper) Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We’re committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There’s a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition : Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you! Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian! Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan great resources to secure your financial future. Continuous opportunities for new challenges. Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans. Paid maternity / paternity leaves. Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance, status in a local human rights commission, or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by telephone 651-665-5522 (voice), 711 (telecommunications relay), or by email at [email protected]. To view our privacy statement click here To view our legal statement click here PandoLogic. Category : , Keywords : Financial Analyst

Description Make a difference in the lives of Hennepin County residents. Join a talented, engaged, and inclusive team dedicated to impacting our community using data and analytics. The Data and Analytics team in the Human Services and Public Health Department (HSPHD) is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to generate actionable insights for our lines of business. This position will develop data analytics products from concept to production. The Analyst will extract and analyze data from large databases and present results to leadership, stakeholders, and staff within and outside of the county. This Analyst will support a variety of Aging Access and Disability programs including Long Term Services and Supports, Front Door Social Services, Department Navigators, Office of Multicultural Services, and Adult Protection. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page. Location and hours : This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site an average of 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 : 30 p. m. While this position is designated as remote, based on current requirements hires must reside or be willing to relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type : This is a full time, benefit-earning position. This position is internally classified as a Planning Analyst, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will : Query, transform, and clean data from a variety of sources. Analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and insights. Visualize data in engaging and informative ways for various stakeholders. Develop reports and dashboards from concept to production. Participate in continuous improvement activities related to data practices and workflows. Identify and understand the needs of different stakeholders, including general staff, leadership, and data coordinators. Collaborate with business partners to define business needs, articulate business and research questions, and find relevant data sources. Develop actionable insights from data analysis that can be used to improve the lives of county residents in various ways. Communicate actionable insights to stakeholders and decision-makers clearly and concisely. Need to have : One of the following : Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of two courses in research methods, analysis, statistics, project management, planning or evaluation and 18 months or more of relevant data analyst, data science, or applied research experience. Bachelor's degree in one of the fields listed below and one year or more of relevant data analyst, data science, or applied research experience. Master's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral / social science, public health, computer science / MIS, management science, urban / city planning or a field appropriate to the area of specialization. Nice to have : Experience with : Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, with attention to detail and accuracy, to help improve business / organizational practices. Telling stories through data visualization using user-centered design best practices.Querying and transforming data from large and complex databases using SQL or similar tools. Report development using business intelligence or reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, QlikView, Tableau, etc.). Ability to : Identify and solve problems using data and apply analytical and creative thinking to make data-informed recommendations for action. Think critically about data, identify potential biases and errors in data, and evaluate the validity of data sources.Work independently and successfully manage multiple priorities. Build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of business partners.Clearly and concisely explain complex data in a way that is easy to understand, verbally and in writing. Utilize available resources to continually learn and develop professionally. Knowledge of : Programs and services related to the role (long term services, adult protection, multicultural services, front door social services) and / or computer systems used in these areas (MAXIS, Medicaid Management Information System or MMIS, Social Services Information System or SSIS). Statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (R, Python, SAS, Stata, etc.).Data science process and principles (i. e., business / data understanding, data preparation, modeling - statistics / machine learning, evaluation, and deployment). Cloud computing platforms (Azure, Databricks, Spark, Hadoop).Program evaluation and / or survey design and administration.

Junior Data Analyst This role is open to our San Francisco and Minneapolis office locations. About you Other people see data, but you see the story it is trying to tell and paint the picture so everyone can understand. You know that assuming the answer to a problem, without looking at what data tells us, is foolish. You live to see metrics and dimensions that can be combined to tell a digital story. Working with dashboards, reports and analytics energizes and excites you. You enjoy working autonomously while also being part of a team. As a details person, you can easily see errors and make sense of what needs to change to correct them. You take direction and feedback well and aren’t afraid to speak up when issues arise and provide suggestions for how to solve them. If this sounds like you, keep reading About us We are the pre-eminent global tech communications consultancy. We are a group of expert communicators who are fanatical about tech and are here to help businesses ignite their possibilities. Our local experience and global scale allow us to deliver bold but pragmatic comms guidance to tech companies all over the world. When you work with us, we connect and support you in a way that allows you to achieve limitless success and career growth. For years now, we’ve been named a Best Place to Work by PR Week, PRNews and Crain’s New York. We are connected, ambitious and curious, but most of all we are one team working together to be the global alternative. We are looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a Junior Data Analyst. Converting data to information through visualization is the core responsibility of the Junior Data Analyst. They are part of the North America Strategy + Planning team, with a dotted line to the Global Head of Data & Analytics who is based in the UK. The Junior Data Analyst works well with client teams to deliver insightful and accurate data visualizations. They are organized, thorough, and provide support on various data projects. The Junior Data Analyst is a team member who works collaboratively with the rest of the client service and digital team to deliver quick and effective solutions. They assist data and technology projects, support other business projects, programs, and initiatives, and know when to escalate or flag something up to leadership when the situation calls for it. The Junior Data Analyst is always staying on top of the latest data practices and testing new tools. They are pushing internal teams and clients to adopt new processes and technology when they see an opportunity. They will be comfortable liaising with clients and presenting within meetings and comfortable working within a remote environment and across time zones. Activities include : Identifying internal and external data visualization and reporting needs, across multiple media tools, in collaboration with the Global Head of Data & Analytics, program teams, strategy + planning, and client services teams. Fulfilling data visualization and reporting needs across the business through the development of intuitive, engaging, insightful, and attractive dashboards and visualizations in Google Data Studio, or other data visualization tools. Kinds of visuals will vary between internal and external data. Preparing data visualizations, finding additional context, and summarizing key takeaways for presentations and reports. Cleaning and organizing large datasets and verifying and ensuring accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data. Understanding and driving thought leadership across the organization about the implications of data, and interpreting data in context, including identifying trends and outliers. Helping with the selection and roll-out of data visualization tools and dashboards. Responding to ad-hoc requests for internal business information and data visualizations. Assisting the client service and digital team with the development of reports and system configuration and testing. Performing other job-related duties as assigned by the North America Strategy + Planning team and the Global Head of Data & Analytics. Keeping abreast of best practices in the use of technology in data visualization and evaluation and participating in relevant professional organizations for professional development. Helping to drive the understanding and need to push data into insights for new business and client work. What your week will look like : 30% : Liaising with clients to check in on ongoing projects, presenting new products or features, handling one-off requests, and troubleshooting existing projects 40% : Cleaning, analyzing, and managing data to upload into our dashboards; building new dashboards, developing new features in existing dashboards, working with data team to develop new product offerings; managing relational databases 25% : Working with strategy, planning, and account teams to troubleshoot data issues, expand organizational data management capabilities, and help out with small data-related projects; researching and develop tech stack 5% : Professional development through company and online trainings Experience : Highly proficient user of data visualization platforms (Google Data Studio preferred) Growing familiarity and general comfortability with tools such as Quid, Cision, and Netbase Ability to critically think, analyze trends to inform insights, and make well-reasoned recommendations Advanced Excel / Google sheets knowledge (pivot tables, formulas) Fast learner with ability to adopt new data analytical processes Ability to convey complex or niche information in a simple and digestible format Ability to work in a team with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and levels data literacy Experience writing SQL joins / queries Experience cleaning large datasets Experience developing Boolean searches Familiarity and working with relational databases a plus Why Us : Wellness allowance, internet and phone reimbursement and strong medical health care plans to choose from Data Academy access to paid learning opportunities in data analysis and engineering Freedom and support to be limitless within the business Paid sabbatical after every 4 years at Hotwire A connected, curious, ambitious and friendly team An exciting and rewarding long-term career, bringing constant challenge and fresh opportunities as you develop The opportunity to have global reach The opportunity to own your career. We support our staff to create the career they want and we'd love to talk to you about what's possible At Hotwire, we engage in Thoughtful Working, which encourages our employees to work in the best possible way for Hotwire, our clients, our team and ourselves, every single day

We will do this together with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against : We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with and those we acquire throughout our lives are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage Apply Now Get to Know the Opportunity : The data focused business solution consultant role supports the Business by working with data owners, data engineering and data architecture teams with responsibility for eliciting, understanding and documenting business needs as they relate to the business data requirements. You will use your knowledge of the data discipline to work between the business and data teams to ensure requirements and capability desires are well documented, understood and agreed upon. The Contributions You'll Make : Develop software with SDLC methodology. Work independently in the development, testing, implementation and maintenance of system of moderate size / complexity with a fast turn-around. Providing guidance and support for the design, development, and implementation of automated processes. Conduct and assist in unit, load, performance, and integration testing. Participate in project planning and release management. Apply innovation, creativity, and improvement to the software development process. Analyzing, defining and documenting requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, interface design, internal and external checks, controls and outputs. Assist QA team in preparation of test plan & test cases. Consult with clients in various review processes i.e. business requirements, test plans, design reviews, etc. to gain a solid understanding of the application and provide input into the various deliverables. Work with management to prioritize business and information needs. Helping develop reports and analysis. Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata. Supporting initiatives for data integrity and normalization. Communicate key insights and findings to product team. Own and develop relationships with partners, working with them to optimize and enhance our integration. Minimum Knowledge and Experience : 6 - 10 years of IT experience with a focus on Business analysis Write clear and well-structured business requirements / documents Understanding of data management concepts including Data Quality, Data Lineage, Metadata Management etc Understanding / knowledge of conceptual, physical and logical data models. Understanding about Party and Product domain in financial services industry. Must have experience in RDBMS systems including data modeling, table structures, views and procedures etc. Must have working experience in Azure platform. Experience in technology like SQL, ETL, HSQL, Unix scripting etc. Experience in analysis & design the data flow between multiple systems. And writing the data mapping for the same. Experience in use of tools such as : Putty, Toad / SQL Developer, ER Studio, Informatica, Hue etc. Researching, reproducing, troubleshooting, and solving challenging data issues associated with data movement across an enterprise. Work with executives and other business leaders to identify opportunities for improvement. Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business decisions Structure large data sets to find usable information Work with a team of analysts and other associates to process information Identify specific business opportunities Test business processes and recommend improvements Convert roadmap features into smaller user stories Identify automation opportunities Create presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings Use graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data. Communicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders Ability to research, reproduce, troubleshoot, and solve challenging technical issues Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively Ability and willingness to learn new technologies Ability to work in agile environment and fill different roles within the team Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills Good to have but not necessary abilities : Working experience with complex & Hybrid data model. Working experience with programing language such as PL / SQL, JAVA, Phython. Working experience with data lake & data stage environment. Good have knowledge on Master data management tool and concept. LI-BP1 LI-Remote Compensation Pay Disclosure : Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i. e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and / or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $91,660 - $144,230 USD Be Well. Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind : To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 / year Paid time off including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day. Paid volunteer time 40 hours per calendar year Critical Skills At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture : Customer Focused : Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations. Critical Thinking : Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution. Team Mentality : Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. Business Acumen : Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. Learning Agility : Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Equal Employment Opportunity Reasonable Accommodations