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Estimated Length: 12 months 8 HOURS TOTAL – (7-3, 8-4, 9-5, ETC)
Requirements
SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION/ROLE
Client is a municipal organization responsible for efficient public transportation in the New York metropolitan area. The goal of Client Headquarters, Department of Safety & Security is to maintain a safe and secure transportation environment for both customers and employees and aims to enhance safety through the services of two (2) Fare Evasion / Data Analysts to gather and review fare evasion data per the instruction of the cognizant Director Data Information and Analysis or designee.
This position is to provide critical support for Client HQS&S”) needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• DATA GATHERING - The successful applicant shall engage in obtaining and gathering statistic data concerning incidences of fare evasion occurring at various Client locations, as detailed herein. This service includes, but is not limited to, the dictates of workflow requirements as stated by the cognizant Director Data Information and Analysis.
• COMPILING and REVIEWING RECORDS - The successful fare evasion / data analyst professional shall utilize current Client designated computer interfaces and systems, as detailed herein to include both internal reports and databases.
• DATA ANALYSIS - Under the direction of the cognizant Director Data Information and Analysis, the Fare Evasion / Data Analyst Consultant will be responsible for the successful analysis and presentation of data. Data analysis includes the ability to compile crime related data fields, enter data, assign priorities, follow Standard Operations Procedures (“SOP”) and determine relevancy. Data collection and gathering from various Client Agencies for daily security operational statistics. Development of action plans, schedules, and keeping meeting participants currently appraised.
• Connect and integrate data from various sources, such as databases, spreadsheets, and cloud services, into Power BI datasets.
• Clean and organize data to ensure it is suitable for reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards which provide data insight and support management decision-making.
• Identify areas of system optimization based on business processes.
• Follow security measures to ensure data confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Create and maintain documentation for data models, report specifications, and best practices.
RISKS (required by Client Risk Management)
• Describe the type of work consultant: Desk work only
• whether any work will be performed within 50 feet of track right-of-way (yes or no) NO
• Whether the work may involve areas with environmental risks (lead, asbestos) -- substantial or minimal (yes or no). NO
QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must possess a valid State issued Driver’s License.
• Solid experience in working with relational databases.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to dissect large amounts of data.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively convey complex information.
• Experience in the transportation especially in railroad industry is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in Reporting and Dashboards.
• 4+ years in database technologies and strong writing skills.
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certified preferred.
• Good communication skills to translate business requirements into Dashboards and Reporting
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skill in relating technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to independently set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent inter-personal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
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