Business Analyst - SnowSql and SAS

Company: Estaffllc
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to work remotely from anywhere in the US as a member pf the DataOps team within the Division of Data Management and Research for our Austin, Texas client. This role supports the Data Hubs Initiative, a major multi-year effort to transition from siloed, on-premises data environments to a modern, cloud-based architecture using Snowflake. The ideal candidate will work closely with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and Program SMEs to facilitate data discovery, documentation, quality assurance, and technical validation for a growing portfolio of data hubs.

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.



Key Responsibilities:

--- Conduct data discovery for newly proposed data hubs.

--- Analyze and document data processes to support design and implementation.

--- Develop comprehensive data dictionaries, listings, and reference materials.

--- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for each data hub.

--- Support quality assurance and data validation efforts throughout the development lifecycle.

--- Assist with data mapping and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) practices.

--- Collaborate with technical staff to understand existing SAS codebases and assist in the interpretation of legacy logic as needed.



Planned Data Hubs for 2025:

The following hubs are slated for development and deployment over the next 12 months. Each hub typically requires 80-100 days to complete, depending on complexity and data maturity:

--- Transfer

--- 8th Grade Cohort

--- Faculty

--- Applications & Admissions

--- College Readiness / TSI

--- Labor Market Data



Requirements:

* 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst working in data-centric projects.

* Strong experience with Snowflake, SnowSQL, and SQL-based data structures.

* Demonstrated experience with data mapping, documentation, and process modeling.

* Understanding of SAS programming logic and ability to interpret SAS code.

* Experience with data warehousing, data discovery, and technical documentation.

* Familiarity with data validation and quality assurance techniques.

* Skilled in UAT practices and standards



Preferred:

* Experience working in higher education or public sector data environments.

* Background in education data systems, student information systems, or related areas.

* Experience with modular or framework-based data architecture approaches.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

* Self-starter with the ability to quickly get up to speed and contribute to a fast-paced environment.

* Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

* Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality deliverables.

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