Data Analyst

Description:

Position Description: Data Analyst (for Data Lineage, Cleaning, and Migration)

Job Title: Data Analyst - Business Transformation

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support the data lineage, cleaning, readiness, and migration activities as part of a major business transformation project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and quality of data being migrated from legacy systems to a new business solution. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of data management principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Lineage:

◦ Document and map data flows from source systems to the target solution.

◦ Ensure data traceability by maintaining comprehensive records of data transformations and movements.

◦ Collaborate with data owners to understand and document data sources, transformations, and destinations.

2. Data Cleaning:

◦ Perform data profiling to assess data quality and identify anomalies or inconsistencies.

◦ Develop and implement data cleaning strategies to address data quality issues.

◦ Work with stakeholders to validate and correct data discrepancies.

3. Data Readiness:

◦ Assess the readiness of data for migration, ensuring it meets predefined quality and completeness criteria.

◦ Coordinate with business units to gather and validate necessary data requirements.

◦ Prepare data for migration by transforming and loading it into staging environments.

4. Data Migration:

◦ Assist in the design and execution of data migration plans.

Create and maintain a data dictionary and glossary

◦ Execute data migration tasks, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.

◦ Perform validation and reconciliation of migrated data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

5. Collaboration and Communication:

◦ Work closely with the Data Migration Lead, project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.

◦ Provide regular updates on data migration progress, issues, and resolutions.

◦ Participate in project meetings and contribute to project documentation and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience in data analysis, data management, or data migration projects.

• Strong understanding of data lineage, data quality, and data governance principles.

• Proficiency in data profiling and data cleaning tools and techniques.

• Experience with ETL processes and tools

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team