Job Description
Business Data Analyst
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Experience: 8+ Years
Work Authorization: W2 Only
Third-Party/C2C: Not Allowed
Job Summary
We are seeking a mid-level to senior Business Data Analyst to support the Cyber Data Operations team within ISDAD, working on projects for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills, hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and APIs, and the ability to analyze data sources, develop technical requirements, and perform data cleansing and validation across upstream source systems.
The candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders and data development teams to understand source data, validate data quality, and support the loading of data into the Cyber Data Warehouse (CyberDW) for GRC programs.
Responsibilities
- Gather, organize, analyze, and validate data from internal systems, spreadsheets, reports, and upstream source systems.
- Analyze data trends, patterns, and business performance using Excel and business intelligence tools.
- Work with stakeholders to understand business needs, data sources, and data requirements.
- Develop and document technical requirements for data analysis, data integration, and data quality initiatives.
- Perform data cleansing, scrubbing, reconciliation, and validation to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborate with data development teams to understand and support the ingestion of source data into CyberDW for GRC programs.
- Use SQL and relational databases to query, analyze, and validate datasets.
- Leverage Python for data analysis, data processing, and automation where applicable.
- Work with cross-functional teams to investigate data discrepancies and resolve data quality issues.
- Communicate analytical findings and data-related insights clearly to technical and business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or a related field.
- Strong experience with SQL, relational databases, and data analysis.
- Experience with Python for data analysis, data manipulation, or automation.
- Exposure to APIs and an understanding of how data is exchanged between systems.
- Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret data in a business context.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Jersey City, NJ.
- Must be able to work on a W2 basis. C2C and third-party submissions are not accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data visualization and BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio.
- Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) data environments.
- Understanding of controls testing and control validation processes.
- Experience supporting the automation of controls testing and related compliance initiatives.
- Experience with data quality management, data governance, and data validation processes.
- Familiarity with data warehouse environments and upstream source system integrations.
- Experience working with cybersecurity data or Cyber Data Operations teams is a plus.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jersey City, NJ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
About Company
For over two decades, Sharp Decisions has provided superior, award-winning service in strategic business and technology consulting services to government agencies at all levels, as well as domestic and global corporations. With subject matter expertise in Investment Banking, Finance, Healthcare, Media & Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, Sharp Decisions is well equipped to serve your needs.
Established in 1990 with headquarters in New York City, and locations in Princeton, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Europe and Canada, Sharp Decisions has been the technology backbone for a client portfolio that includes an array of well-known companies. As a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and approved vendor, Sharp Decisions offers a powerful, cost-effective advantage. We actively partner with other MBEs to add value and meet diversity program requirements.
Sharp Decisions is also committed to hiring and training post-9/11, tech-savvy U.S. armed forces veterans through our V.E.T.S.â„¢ (Vocation, Education and Training for Service members) Program, but we cannot do it alone. Companies like EmblemHealth, Freddie Mac and Experian have stepped up to bring aboard our highly qualified and skilled veterans. We need more companies like them to take a stand and bring our veterans aboard. Our clients have told us that our veterans are more effective than their college hires because two weeks on the job for them equates to 2-3 years of experience! Learn more at www.sharpdecisions.com/vetsprogram.
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