Data Analyst II (SQL)

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Analyst II (SQL) in Maryland Heights, MO.Major Duties and Responsibilities: Data Analyst will actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience Communicate data nuances and insights to all levels of the company in a clear and concise manner Leverage knowledge of Business Intelligence capabilities and familiarity with business trends in identifying patterns, opportunities, and threats Work closely with business partners in gathering detailed business requirements, establishing business definitions, translating to technical requirements for development team and gaining approval Create report mockups based on requirements and coordinates with technical team in finalizing design and receiving sign off Understand data elements in the warehouse at a very detailed grain to support any form of user needs from research to ad hoc querying to managing large information projects Query large datasets and tables comfortably to provide information requested by business users As a Data Analyst, you will present data in a fashion that is easy to understand with proper documentation for successful user adoption Actively identify solutions to enhance the existing Business Intelligence infrastructure processes and technology Understand and evaluates cross functional and system to system impacts of requirements and change requests Uses advanced Excel skills to capture and communicate data findings Liaison among the business, development, and support teams to ensure solutions being developed meet or exceed business needsREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Mathematics, or Business Administration or relevant experience 5+ years of relevant technical or business work experience Proven experience and passion for leveraging data to drive business impact Intermediate to advanced statistical knowledge and intuition ideally utilized in A/B or multivariate testing (or related analytics) Expertise with BI Data Modeling concepts such as Star/Snowflake Schema, Dimensions and Facts Advanced SQL skills Ability to perform critical thinking in the area of data analysis with advanced analytical skills Strong team and relationship building skills High attention to detail and quality Project Management skills Ability to understand complex business processes, rules, and gain business acumen to become subject matter expert Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; Exceptionally strong communication skills both written and verbal; Ability to speak to large groups with excellent presentation skills Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, prioritize and organize effectively and manage multiple projects/assignments Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment Experience with reporting/Business Intelligence tools is preferred (MicroStrategy, Teradata is a plus) Experience with data visualization standards and techniques to visually summarize data and insights is a plus Experience with Cable TV, Internet, and/or Phone products & services or other related industry experience is a plusKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.