Computer Specialist (SW) Software I-IV, Data Analyst

11 Jan 2025

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Job Information

Title: Computer Specialist (SW) I-IV, Data Analyst

First Date of Posting: 12/15/2022

Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled

Authority: MTAHQ

Department: MTA IT

Division/Unit: IT Product Management

Reports to: Director, Information Management Product Line

Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours of Work: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (7 hours/day) or as required

SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED TO MaBSTOA PAYROLL

In order to protect our employees and continue to provide safe and reliable service to our communities, as of November 14, 2021 we are requiring all new MTA hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. MTA will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. "Fully vaccinated" means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a CDC vaccine card must be submitted prior to your start date.

Compensation

Salary range:

Computer Spec. (SW) 1 TWU: $99,579

Computer Spec. (SW) 2 TWU: $103,742

Computer Spec. (SW) 3 TWU: $112,029

Computer Spec. (SW) 4 TWU: $120,179

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform information technology functions related to data analysis and usage requirements focused on data and integration-intensive initiatives.

Computer Specialists (Software), under supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action or the exercise of independent judgment, are responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, enhancement, maintenance and security of database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, applications, mobile applications, websites, and/or related software functions; may supervise a unit engaged in work related to these areas or may independently perform related work of a highly complex, technical nature.

The Data Analyst's role is to design data modeling/analysis services used to mine enterprise systems and applications for knowledge and information that enhance business processes. This individual is also responsible for assisting in building, deploying, and maintaining data support tools, metadata inventories, and definitions for database file/table creation. Primary responsibilities include:
  • Requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business requirements for data use, analysis, and quality.
  • Develop data models and protocols, develop, deploy, and manage required data queries in response to business user needs.
  • Review existing analytic processes to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.
  • Perform statistical analysis required to support a wide variety of business initiatives
  • Provide and apply quality assurance best practices for data analysis services
  • Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to data models.
  • Monitor data management system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
  • Guide solution design to meet data, integration and Business Intelligence requirements
  • Coordinate with data owners to ensure data accessibility and quality.
  • Contribute to management of central data stores and metadata.
  • Provide valuable input into business intelligence roadmaps and development plans.
Education and Experience

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, systems programming, data communications, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6 years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in

"1" above,

including one (1) year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to

"1" or

"2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in

"2" above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A master's degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in

"1" or

"2" above.

However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.

Note : To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one (1) year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.

Desired Skills

  • Deep knowledge of data analysis and usage requirements.
  • Strong understanding of data models, structures, theories, principles, and practices.
  • Direct experience with data management techniques.
  • Hands on knowledge of statistical methods and techniques (predictive modeling, segmentation, regression, etc.)
  • Experience in building Reports in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Paginated Reports and automated data refresh of dashboards, writing complex DAX expressions.
  • Strong familiarity with data preparation, processing, classification, and forecasting.
  • Expert in data mining and information analysis to generate insights.
  • Competent in information taxonomy creation, information visualization, information modeling, and data warehousing techniques.
  • Proficient in SQL for use in data analysis.
  • Experience working with major database technologies including SQL Server, Oracle as well as NoSQL and file-based data storage.
  • Experience in Microsoft Azure data platform technologies including databases, ADLS, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory.
  • Experience with Data bricks, Apache Spark and Python is a plus.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Understanding of business context and objectives.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts in plain language.
  • Influencing skills and demonstrated ability to engage both developers and business partners to achieve target outcomes.
  • Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience working on a project using Agile delivery, and DevOps. Experience with Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitLab.
Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.

Other Information

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.

As an employee of MTA Headquarters, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $105,472 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

M TA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

  • ID: #48487994
  • State: New York New york city 10004 New york city USA
  • City: New york city
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-01-11
  • Deadline: 2023-03-11
  • Category: Et cetera