Job ID :
699
Company :
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Location :
RICHMOND, VA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
6 Months
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
01 Jun 2012
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Complete Description:

We need System/Data Analyst candidates, not Business Analyst candidates!

*local candidates strongly preferred

**personal interview required, no exceptions

 

Seeking a team oriented, hard working individual to further the work of the Virginia Dept of Education, by developing and testing processes and programming for the US Dept of Education, State Longitudinal Data System grant project.

 

Years of Experience: 

8 to 11 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

 

Job Summary: Works with a team to develop and test requirements for SQL statements that build tables and files to interact with custom-build automated query engines.

 

This job will require:

- Knowledge of relational database technologies, database design, data modeling techniques, and systems development life cycle.

- Knowledge of and experience with advanced SQL programming techniques.

- Knowledge of public education data and data management principals preferred.

- Considerable skill in utilizing PC-based software tools for communication, project management, analysis, and design.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to work in a team environment.

- Demonstrated ability to create complex tables and data files according to pre-defined specifications.

- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement test plans.

- Demonstrated project management skills; excellent planning and organizational skills.

 

Skills:

Skills

Required/Desired

Amount of Experience

Experience with relational database technologies, database design, data modeling techniques

Highly Desired

3 Years

Knowledge of and experience with advanced SQL programming techniques

Required

3 Years

Knowledge of public education data and data-management principals

Highly Desired

3 Years

Considerable skill in utilizing PC-based software tools for communication

Required

5 Years

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines

Required

5 Years

Demonstrated ability to developing requirements for creating complex tables and data files

Required

3 Years

Demonstrated project management skills; excellent planning and organizational skills; and experience working within the software development lifecycle

Required

3 Years

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement test plans

Required

3 Years

Degree in information systems, computer science, business or related field

Highly Desired

 

Experience developing requirements and producing process documentation, data dictionaries, and metadata documentation

Required

3 Years