Job ID :
7287
Company :
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Location :
CHESTER, VA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
12 months +
Salary :
Open
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
06 Jun 2015
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com
Job Description
The primary role of this position is to provide data analysis support to ITPM development project teams.  
•This position will analyze business requirements to identify and document all data needs, definitions around all data elements and all business rules associate with any data element.  
•This position will help to identify data redundancies, where appropriate provide options to reduce data redundancy.  
•This position will be responsible for the creation of a data dictionary for each project he/she assigned to.
•This position will be responsible for developing data flow diagrams and logical data models.
•This position will assist with the identification of information flow, content issues and the transformation of business requirements into logical data and system models.
•This position is eligible for limited telework and/or a flexible work schedule.  
•This position is not eligible for over-time and will be capped at 40 hours a week.

Data Modeling and Database Design (strong knowledge of relational database concepts)
•SQL (PL/SQL is a plus)
•Data Integration Practices
•Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and logical thinking
•Ability to understand the business data needs and translate into data models (DFDs, DSDs and/or  ERDs)
•Ability to create ETL specifications and develop data mappings
•Ability to engage in detailed analysis of data discrepancies to determine the source and resolution of errors
•Clear and concise documentation skills
•High level knowledge of programming practices
•Aptitude for learning new technologies/applications/businesses
•Excellent presentation, communication and customer service skills while maintaining a professional manner
•Self-motivated team player – able to work cooperatively in a team environment
•Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines when required
•Remain flexible on changing workloads and priorities
•Ability to communicate with diversified stakeholders
•Data Warehousing is a plus
•Business Intelligence is a plus
•ITIL certification is a plus
•Industry specific knowledge regarding asset inventory systems is a plus
•Industry specific knowledge regarding service portfolio management systems is a plus

Essential Skills/Competencies:
•5+ years of data requirements gathering experience  
5+ years of logical Data Modeling
•5+ years of experience in data-centric positions or roles
•3+ years of SQL (PL/SQL is a plus)
•Hands-on experience with ETL Tools is a plus
•Public Sector background/experience is a plus

Preferred Education:
•Bachelor degree in related field is preferred, but not required.



Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Data requirements gathering
Required
5
Years
logical data modeling an data base design
Required
5
Years
SQL and PL/SQL
Required
3
Years
Hands on experience with ETL tools
Required
3
Years
data integration
Required
5
Years
Understand business data needs and translate into data models (DFDs, DSDs and /or ERDs)
Required
5
Years
Data Warehousing
Nice to have
2
Years
Business Intelligence
Nice to have
2
Years
ITIL certfication
Nice to have
1
Years
Public sector background/experience
Nice to have
1
Years