Database Analyst

$51,717 - $110,931/Yr

Serco

Full-time - Mid Level

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Database Analyst position at Serco involves leading and managing large-scale data analysis projects, providing specialized knowledge to influence organizational practices, and mentoring a technical team. The role requires a seasoned data professional who can tackle complex problems and drive impactful decisions, ensuring the success of the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large data analysis projects with minimal oversight, ensuring successful execution and delivery of results.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert, providing specialized knowledge and insights to guide data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Analyze difficult and often complex data-related problems, developing innovative solutions to support business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level technical team members, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality output.
• Influence and shape organizational policies, practices, and procedures by providing data-driven recommendations and insights.
• Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets, applying your deep knowledge of the field.
• Apply your specialized expertise within your discipline to address specific challenges and opportunities, while also drawing on broad knowledge of related areas as needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project management, to ensure data analysis supports broader organizational goals and initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience managing large projects.
• An active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Deep knowledge of data analysis techniques, tools, and methodologies, typically obtained through education combined with practical experience.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams, as well as delegating tasks effectively.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex data challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade others regarding policies and practices.
• Recognized as having a specialty within the data analysis discipline, with broad knowledge that may extend into project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a government or defense-related environment.
• Familiarity with government contracting processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis software and tools, such as SQL, Python, R, or similar.
• Knowledge of best practices in data governance and data quality management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement