Data Analyst

Description/Job Summary

The Data Analyst brings technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of Association data and assists in the implementation of an enterprise data governance program.

Responsibilities/Duties

Data Governance

• Participates in cross functional data projects by providing subject matter expertise related to data flow, data regulatory requirements, and other Farm Credit System data reporting requirements
• Maintains documentation of key data processes, critical data elements, data sources, and data controls
• Is the subject matter expert and administers the data governance tool of Callibra
• Implements end to end financial and operational data reporting changes

Reporting

• Maintains general knowledge of Farm Credit regulations, reporting requirements, Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and related processes
• To the extent possible, automates monthly, quarterly and annual internal reporting
• Given a set of objectives and/or asusmptions, prepares analyses under the direction of the VP Data Analytics
• Uses past and present data aggregation and data mining to gather and summarize information
• Identifies trends, issues, and opportunities from information gathered
• Maintains standardized reporting practices to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with ICFR

Other Projects

• Participates on internal committees to participate in research, development, and implementation of special programs and/or initiatives and provide recommendations
• Researches various topics as identified
• Provides ad hoc reporting for internal sources

Association Liaison

• Serves as a liaison with third parties, including but not limited to other Farm Credit institutions, service providers/vendors, and collaborative partners on data analytics projects

Data Integrity, Security and Confidentiality

Appropriately protects the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

Required Skills

• 
  General knowledge of finance and macroeconomics
• Experienced in Structured Query Language (SQL) and Azure or related databases
• Experience with Collibra or related data governance software
• Skill in report design/writing
• Skill in utlizing Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, management, other Farm Credit contacts, and a variety of audiences.
• Skill in analyzing complex financial data by using logic and quantitative reasoning
• Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and understanding
• Skill in establishing and maintaining relationhsips with a variety of internal and external organizations and individuals to advance the organization's interests and increase personal efficacy
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as work independently, determining priorities
• Ability to work in a changing environment and adapt accordingly

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, data science, or a related field and

3-5 years of work experience in data or reporting;

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SQL, SSRS and/or Power BI are preferred.