SummaryLogical Data Analyst skilled in requirement analysis, software development and database management. Self-directed and proactive professional with over 10 years of vast experience collecting, cleaning and interpreting data sets. Natural problem-solver possessing strong cross-functional understanding of information technology and business processes. Self-motivated Data Analyst offering over 10 years of leadership experience across various industries. Methodical with significant experience in data mining and statistical analysis. Excellent problem-solver with history automating processes and driving operational enhancements. SkillsData WarehousingAttention to DetailReporting ToolsData QualityGap AnalysisReport WritingDefect TrackingData ModelingPython ProgrammingStrong Work EthicSimulation ModelingFlexible ScheduleInformatica PlatformData MiningProcess ImprovementConfiguration ManagementSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Microsoft VisioData ValidationProcess MappingRequirements DefinitionSearch Engine OptimizationBusiness Performance AnalysisStatistical AnalysisOracle Business IntelligenceProduct DevelopmentAnalytical Problem SolvingSequence DiagramsEnterprise Application IntegrationProject ManagementTechnical WritingData AnalysisTechnical AnalysisData Integrity ValidationData Science With R ProgrammingClear and Concise CommunicationUsability TestingBusiness ManagementBug Life Cycle (BLC)Database MaintenanceStatistics and SASMicrosoft AccessReport PreparationBusiness Needs AnalysisTableauData Visualization and PresentationsDatabase ManagementQuery ToolsData Mapping Education and TrainingMercer UniversityMacon,GAExpected in05 2013 Master of Science Science-GPA University Of IbadanIbadan, Nigeria,Expected in05 2004 Bachelor of Science Science-GPA ExperienceLeidos-Data AnalystLaughlin Air Force Base,TX,11 2022-CurrentGenerated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.Conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends.Collected, tracked and reviewed data to evaluate business and market trends.Utilized data analysis to monitor process efficiencies and identify data integrity exceptions.Interacted with non-technical stakeholders to deliver analyses and answer questions on deliverables.Audited internal data and processes to identify and manage initiatives, improving business performance.Leveraged software to compile and model data.Audited initial datasets to confirm validity of imported data, corroborating changes against updates in data tapes.Recommended metrics and models based on observed trends.Assisted integration of internal and external data tools and products, maintaining stability and performance across systems.Synthesized business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.Provided technical support for existing reports, dashboards or other tools.Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.Gathered and organized data to analyze current industry trends.Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases or dashboards.Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data.Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.Managed diverse projects for data capture, storage and forecast analysis.Collected, tracked and evaluated current business and market trend data.Identified or monitored current and potential customers using business intelligence tools.Managed timely flow of business intelligence information to users.Assessed programs to identify risks or problems to determine appropriate responses.Created or reviewed technical design documentation to drive accuracy of reporting solutions.Analyzed competitive market strategies through related product, market or share trends.Communicated with customers, competitors and suppliers to stay abreast of industry or business trends.Maintained library of model documents, templates or other reusable knowledge assets.Identified and analyzed industry or geographic trends with business strategy implications.Synthesized current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.Disseminated information regarding tools, reports or metadata enhancements.Leidos-Data AnalystLehigh,KS,10 2018-10 2022Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.Collected, tracked and reviewed data to evaluate business and market trends.Utilized data analysis to monitor process efficiencies and identify data integrity exceptions.Provided supporting information to substantiate research findings.Assisted with efforts to track, evaluate and report on impact of programs using multiple data sources.Audited initial datasets to confirm validity of imported data, corroborating changes against updates in data tapes.Recommended metrics and models based on observed trends.Assisted integration of internal and external data tools and products, maintaining stability and performance across systems.Synthesized business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.Provided technical support for existing reports, dashboards or other tools.Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data.Managed diverse projects for data capture, storage and forecast analysis.Identified or monitored current and potential customers using business intelligence tools.Collected, tracked and evaluated current business and market trend data.Disseminated information regarding tools, reports or metadata enhancements.Synthesized current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.Leidos-Data AnalystLexington,KY,10 2013-10 2018Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.Conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends.Utilized data analysis to monitor process efficiencies and identify data integrity exceptions.Collected, tracked and reviewed data to evaluate business and market trends.Provided supporting information to substantiate research findings.Assisted with efforts to track, evaluate and report on impact of programs using multiple data sources.Audited internal data and processes to identify and manage initiatives, improving business performance.Leveraged software to compile and model data.Disseminated information regarding tools, reports or metadata enhancements.Synthesized current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.Identified and analyzed industry or geographic trends with business strategy implications.  SEP  Position Senior Business Analyst (Production Support)Location Remote East CoastJob Type Direct Hire Job DescriptionThe Sr. Business Analyst elicits, analyzes, specifies, and validates the needs of business stakeholders. This includes understanding, documenting, and evaluating business processes through interviewing stakeholders. The Sr. Business Analyst elicits, gathers compiles and documents user requirements and translates them into functional requirements for technology solutions with an eye to improving processes and systems, enhancing their sustainability, and delivering maximum return on investment. The Sr. Business Analyst must have a thorough understanding of the business, functional, and technical aspects of the applications used within the portfolio they support. Core ResponsibilitiesEvaluate business processes anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and eliciting requirements for change.Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and develop optimization strategies.Conduct interviews to gather user requirements via workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios, and other methods.Prepare business cases which define potential benefits, options for achievingthese benefits through development of new or changed processes, and associated business risks.Assist with the interpretation of user requirements into feasible options and communicate this back to the business stakeholders.Prepare effort estimation.Perform requirements analysis. Document and Communicate the results of the analysis.Translate business requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developersthe project team.Analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards.Develop and utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirements specifications.Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to business owner(s), developers andor the project team.Develop and conduct peer reviews of the business requirements to ensure that requirement specifications are correctly interpreted.Select, adopt and adapt appropriate business analysis methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterativeagile) approaches.Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, conducting of investigations for strategy studies, business requirements specifications and feasibility studies.Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.Collaborate with ITS teams and business partners to evaluate and prioritize work.Triage and analyze incidents and problems. Provide clear analysis results including business impact.Assist test analyst(s) with testing duties as necessary.On-Call andor after-hours work required.Essential CompetenciesProfessionalismPersonal Accountability, Collaboration and Teamwork, Communication, Flexible and Adapts to Change, Service to Customers and Clients Skill QualificationsRequired Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology developmentExceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skillsAbility to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutionsExcellent documentation skillsFundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skillsExperience creating detailed reports and giving presentationsExcellent planning, organizational, and time management skillsAbility to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly languageExceptional analytical and statistical skills with the ability to apply them to systems issues and products as requiredAbility to translate business requirements of packaged solutionsAbility to research and understand packaged solution upgrades both minor and major. Translates the technical upgrade documentation into business terms the end-user can understand to make decision on. Makes recommendation on these upgrades.Experience in in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environmentsUnderstanding of application development and software development life cycle conceptsEffectively participates in teams and moves the team toward completion of goalsSystemsTechnical Knowledge Basic Technical understanding of the digital platform, cloud applications, web services, server-side components and APIsData analysis skills including ability to perform ad hoc SQL queriesCompetency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Visio and Outlook Education and Experience Qualifications Required BS or BA with emphasis in computer science, information systems or business administration7-10 or more years related work experience as a business analystPreferred Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) andor Certified Business Analysis professions (CBAP) preferred