Government and Public Sector - Senior Data Analyst

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.   The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.   EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

 

The opportunity

 

EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen that has been compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. At EY, our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but rather arrived at by analyzing business needs and making sure that the solutions delivered meet all client goals.

 

Our Senior Data Analyst will work in a collaborative environment working with various project teams to support client analytics and visualization. The senior will perform detailed data quality analysis, identifying data anomalies and issues requiring data correction while providing various areas of data governance to ensure accuracy. Additional responsibilities may include:

 

• Providing advice, assistance, and written recommendations based on data analysis and results to inform client decisions
• Accurate and timely delivery of reports and data requests
• Developing a broad understanding of data sets available; Assisting with the development implementation, and maintenance of good and accurate data flowing from User inputs to data storage
• Developing and maintaining quality control standard and data reconciliation techniques for internal and external reporting.
• Conducting quality control and auditing of databases in a client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data
• Understanding current state processes and recommend improvements to make programs and processes more efficient and effective
• Understanding client needs and pain points to recommend requirements in DHS data systems
• Promoting compliance with agreed data governance principles, and where necessary, takes action to respond to improper activities in relation to secondary use of data
• Analyzing data from relational databases and understand data structures
• Ability to explain and document complex methodologies in plain language
• Establish, coordinate, and manage Integrated Project Team (IPT)

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions
• An in-depth knowledge of data analysis and its core principles
• Strong knowledge in implementing best practices specifically for data management
• Applying data mining and statistical analysis techniques like hypothesis testing, segmentation, and modelling to analyze large amounts of data
• Helping our clients make data-driven decisions by working with structured and unstructured data sets, building out predictive models and advising our clients on data mining leading practices
• Experience with data privacy, classification, and access tools such as Immuta, Azure IAM, Azure data catalog, or Gigya

 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of related work experience in data analytics
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation
• Well-organized with a track record of producing high-quality deliverables on time
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

 

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office.  In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

 

Ideally, you'll also have

 

• Consulting experience or experience working on technical projects
• MS in STEM degree
• Understanding of ALE/TIE
• Cybersecurity background and/or knowledge
• Experience with identity related data

 

What we look for

 

We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the data science, big data industry and cybersecurity. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.

 

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,800 to $174,800. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $127,100 to $198,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.  

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

  EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.   EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.   Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.   Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.   For those living in California, please click here for additional information.   EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.   EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com