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Data Science Specialist

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

Data Science Specialist

Phoenix, AZ
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

     

    Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This is our mission at Make-A-Wish America. The DATA ANALYST is a key contributor to the mission by supporting data governance initiatives to ensure data quality and enable greater insights from internal and external information. Facilitate the planning, preparation, and execution of data flow between enterprise platforms. Design, develop, and maintain data management solutions within the Data Warehouse. Troubleshoot and resolve data governance issues to deliver accurate, timely, consistent, and insightful information for reporting & analytics.

     

     

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    • Supports the planning, preparation, translation, and execution of data flows and migrations between enterprise platforms.
    • Evaluates enterprise data and identifies opportunities to improve data through governance.
    • Develops data integrity checks and leads remediation efforts with stakeholders.
    • Evaluates requirements for data gathered from multiple sources, reconciles conflicts, and builds translation models for the Enterprise Data Warehouse.
    • Partners with stakeholders and subject matter experts to support ongoing documentation and maintenance of data standards within the enterprise knowledgebase.
    • Partners with stakeholders to identify and implement data enrichment throughout the enterprise.
    • Evaluates enterprise data to identify emerging trends.
    • Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.

     

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

    • Works collaboratively; highly adaptable to changing priorities.
    • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. 
    • Engages effectively with professionals at all levels of the organization.
    • Organizes work, prioritizes, meets deadlines, and makes timely decisions with sound judgment.
    • Utilizes BI platforms (e.g. Power BI, Etc.).
    • Experience with data warehouse, translation tools, and reporting.
    • Writes and understands SQL queries for data management.
    • Proficiency in research and data analysis.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Industrial Engineering or related field.
    • Minimum 2+ years relevant experience as a Data Analyst.
    • Ability to write and interpret SQL-based queries required
    • Familiarity with translation tools, Master Data Services preferred.
    • Experience with Power BI preferred

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Work in an office environment.
    • May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours.
    • May require some domestic travel.

     

     

    REWARDS AND BENEFITS 

    • Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential 

    • Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness_ _ 

    • 100% employer paid for employee 

    • Health and Flexible Spending Account Options 

    • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance  

    • 100% employer paid for employee 

    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan  

    • 15 PTO days, 10 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days 

    • Maternity Leave 

    • Educational Tuition Assistance 

    • Employee Awards and Recognition Programs 

    • Individual and Leadership Development  

    • Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets

     

     

    JOIN OUR TEAM OF INSPIRED PEOPLE TRANSFORMING LIVES 

    We are more than a great place to work - our work is life changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts, and experiences are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values - values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the transformational work we do every day.  

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    We respect and ensure equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, perceived disability and other legally protected characteristics. 

     

     

     

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or related field plus one year of related experience, Associates Degree plus three years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Access), and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse client population are a must.