Data Analyst

Neos is seeking a Data Analyst for a long-term contract role for our client.
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite for the first month. After the first month, a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote will be assessed by client.
No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.
POSITION SUMMARY
Client is seeking a Data Analyst to join its ADAS team and advance the agency's data governance and data management program. In support of Texas Government Code 2054.137, which requires state agencies to establish a data governance program, the Data Analyst will help implement governance structures, processes and standards; carry out and expand the agency's data maturity assessment; and contribute to an agency-wide data catalog. The role combines analysis, stakeholder coordination and documentation to turn assessment findings into practical guidance and improvement initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Governance Implementation

• Support the implementation of agency-wide data governance structures, processes and standards.
• Help implement initiatives and processes identified through the data maturity assessment, and address emerging requirements tied to changes in data structures, availability and data management strategies.

Data Maturity Assessment

• Assist with the expansion and execution of the data maturity assessment process.
• Gather, compile and analyze assessment results and stakeholder feedback to identify data gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.

Data Catalog and Metadata Management

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of an agency-wide data catalog.
• Evaluate and document data structures, content and relationships, and apply data quality, metadata, stewardship and classification concepts to catalog entries.

Guidance and Documentation

• Assist in developing, reviewing and refining agency guidance on data governance and data management.
• Develop and maintain data management documentation, including process and practice documentation that reflects agency requirements.

Reporting and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Prepare concise reports, assessment summaries and implementation documentation that support agency data governance priorities and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with agency stakeholders and teams, facilitate engagement and feedback sessions, and present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field is preferred.
Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in data analysis, data management, data governance or a related field.
• Experience in data analysis, research, compilation and/or reporting work.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of data governance principles, data management practices and data lifecycle concepts.
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata management, data stewardship and data classification concepts.
• Skill in analyzing, documenting and evaluating data management processes, practices and requirements.
• Skill in developing data management documentation and guidance.
• Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets, running queries, report writing and presenting findings.
• Knowledge of data models, database design and development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
• Knowledge of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting and distributing confidential data.

Soft Skills

• Skill in facilitating stakeholder engagement, gathering feedback and coordinating activities across the agency.
• Ability to communicate data management concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and recommendations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Skill in supporting the implementation of data governance frameworks.
• Skill in conducting data maturity assessments.
• Knowledge in evaluating data structures.
• Skill in preparing data management reports, assessment results and implementation documentation.

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