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Data Analytics Senior
Freddie Mac
Mc Lean, VA, United States
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Position Overview
Centralized Reporting and Data Analytics team is looking for someone who enjoys data and people! The ideal candidate has a passion for data analysis, technology and helping people leverage the technology to transform their business processes and analytic needs. As a Data Analytics Senior, you will be part of a smart, talented team responsible for supporting a wide range of internal external customers. You will draw on all the skills in your toolkit to analyze, design, develop advanced analytic solutions that help our customers run more effective operations and make better business decisions.
A Day in the Life…
A typical day includes:
» Facilitate a strategy meeting with a customer team to elicit requirements and define a MVP (Minimum Viable Product) to be delivered
» Lead a working session with a cross-functional team to come up with a streamlined design for a dashboard
» Stakeholder meeting to provide project update or socialize a new proposed solution, often including product demos
» Independently leverage Tableau or MicroStrategy to conduct data discovery and validate requirement assumptions
» Create engaging communication materials for a project going live soon (release notes, demos, etc.)
» Research and reading on the latest development in the Business Intelligence world or Big Data space
» Oversee junior staff
Qualifications
•Typically 3-5 years of experience in data analytics or comparable field
•Strong data skills (SQL is a must), ability to independently research, profile data, and perform other data discovery activities; Exposure to Data Preparation tools, such as Alteryx, a plus
•Exposure to BI and/or Data Visualization such as Tableau, Microstrategy
•Ability to use various data analysis techniques to collect, explore, and identify the right data to be visualized in a Business Intelligence tool
•Experience working with different Databases and understanding of data concepts (including data warehousing, data lakes, structured and unstructured data)
•Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
•Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
•Organizational skills and the ability to multitask; Prioritizing assignments and working independently to ensure work is completed on schedule and meets customer expectations
•Demonstrated leadership and project oversight experience
•BS/BA Degree in Finance, Computer Science, MIS or related field
•Prior UX/UI design experience (knowledge of web page behavior and dashboard best practices, visual standards, customer experience analysis etc.) a strong plus
Keys to success in this role
A successful candidate …
Will have proven experience in data analytics and business intelligence through the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative mindset and an eye for customer experience. Exceptional communications skills at all levels, with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and work effectively at all levels in the organization. Highly driven, results-oriented, out-side-of-the-box thinker and nimble problem solver with a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to deliver business value quickly.
You will enjoy engaging all areas of the business and working with new teams as well as learning and trying new subjects, approaches and techniques. You will leverage your ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal. You will connect with people daily and build partnerships with our stakeholders, while navigating complex, competing priorities to deliver outstanding business results.
Closing Statement
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer. EOE, M/F/D/V.