Data System Analyst - Novalink Solutions LLC
Madison, WI 67899
About the Job
The Office of Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research (DAPIR) is seeking a Data and
Systems Analyst consultant to assist with analysis, documentation, and recommendations for
retrofits of enterprise data systems relating to the implementation of Workday. This role will work
with DAPIR staff to evaluate the impacts of upstream data and systems changes on central data
warehouses, enterprise Tableau reporting, internal analysis tools, and ancillary systems. This
position will independently lead analysis, documentation, and creation of recommendations on
how these system impacts may need to be retrofit to accommodate the upstream data
structures.
The individual in this role is expected to have strong analytical and technical skills combined
with excellent communication skills along with the ability to develop and maintain trusted client
relationships with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal DAPIR resources as well as partner projects across the
University
Analyze existing data warehouses (Oracle, Snowflake) for impacts due to Workday
changes
Analyze existing enterprise Tableau dashboards for impacts due to Workday changes
Analyze existing ancillary systems for impacts due to Workday changes
Catalog existing DAPIR internal analysis tools and analyze for Workday impacts
Document system requirements and user stories
Analyze requirements against existing system configuration and Workday impacts to
identify gaps and provide retrofit recommendations
Write test plans and coordinate testing with stakeholders
Update related documentation to capture retrofit changes
Participate in Workday pre-implementation preparation activities
Provide Workday post-implementation support and analysis
Required Qualifications
8+ years of professional experience as a technical Business Analyst, Systems Analyst,
or Consultant
Experience gathering requirements, performing gap/fit analysis, and writing user stories
Experience working with data and reporting users to interpret needs, making system
recommendations, and providing user support either through a project or managing a
production backlog
Experience performing analysis in analytics and data management environments
Experience writing complex SQL or Python for data and system analysis
Experience writing test scripts and guiding users through testing
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in higher education
Experience using Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS)
Workday implementation experience
Experience with data migration or transformations, including source system data
mapping, translations, and cleansing
Experience performing system, quality, and/or smoke testing
Source : Novalink Solutions LLC
