Senior Data Analyst / BI Consultant

TITLE: Senior Data Analyst / BI Consultant

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Frisco, TX

ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology
company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software
development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help
companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies
to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to
dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at
WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for
improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with
continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a
competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by
ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You
don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at
WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing
it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic
startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

For more information about our craft, visit .

WHO we’re looking for:

We are looking for an experienced and versatile Data Analyst and BI Consultant who will be responsible for driving innovation with stakeholders by developing and promoting modern data analytics and visualization techniques and concepts using tools like PowerBI. You will be responsible for creating actionable business intelligence dashboards that leads to improvement in data-driven decision making. You will be responsible to track project status and deliverables and provide updates to all stakeholders. You will be responsible for contributing to the advancement of business intelligence and data analytics principles across all the project teams

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Performing data analyses on software programs, databases, data pipelines, applications, and web services

· Perform complex and efficient SQL queries to analyze and understand datasets

· Identify and implement data quality improvements

· Create business intelligence dashboards and visualizations that lead to actionable insights and deliver business value

· Utilize various PowerBI and DAX features and functions including aggregation, date/time filters, text manipulation, Calculate functions, maps, charts, and advanced analytical capabilities

· Ensure high data quality and integrity and take active mitigation and governance steps

· Build user defined KPIs by integrating and transforming data from multiple sources and creating KPIs within datasets to enable reporting and visualizations

· Work with other teams to gather and understand reporting and dashboard requirements.

· Use agile methodologies, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver high quality products and services to our internal and external customers.

· Track project status and deliverables and provide regular updates to all stakeholders.

· Plan and organize demos and product testing.

· Develop automation scripts and reporting systems for data analysis and quality

· Translate business requirements into technical requirements

· Work as liaison between business and technical resources

· Plan and organize demos and product testing.

· Train, mentor, and support other PowerBI users.

· Analyze and improve the performance of data-oriented products and services

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

· BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or similar

· Intermediate to senior level experience in an analyst role. Demonstrated strong consulting and data analysis capabilities

· At least 5 years’ experience with SQL related to data retrieval and data analysis

· At least 5 years’ experience as an analyst recognizing problems; gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data; drawing valid conclusions; taking appropriate actions, and making appropriate recommendations

· 4+ years of experience in using PowerBI in a corporate environment and developing complex dashboards and visualizations

· Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to facilitate internal, team and client meetings to achieve their objectives

· Experience working with data analysis on public cloud platforms like MS Azure, AWS, and Databricks

· Proven project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills

· At least 2 years’ experience with data modeling

· At least 2 years’ experience with investigating and resolving design challenges and conflicts in data modeling and data architecture

· At least 2 years’ experience in database management systems, data architectures, data analysis, data pipelines, and data-oriented quality assurance.

· Strong understanding of Master Data Management Concepts, Data Governance policies, Data Modeling techniques and Data Integration concepts

· Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

· Expert level skills with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

· Experience working within the financial/banking industries or agricultural or manufacturing / supply chain industries

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract
employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort,
hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle,
or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or
ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature
of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video
display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of
time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail,
numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are
normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual
challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May
require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we’ll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on
all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development
opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life & Accidental
  Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/
  Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace
diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at
WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting
opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including
pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,
citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability
or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with
disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process
should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main
responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a
comprehensive list of all.