Austin, TX, US
We are seeking a Sr. Data Specialist for a 6 month hybrid assignment working with our Austin, Texas client. This position requires that you are local to the Austin, Texas area.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Assess and analyze current data architecture, tools, and processes
* Evaluate existing data infrastructure and identify gaps/improvement areas
* Conduct technical discovery sessions with IT teams
* Develop As Is architecture and tools environment and To Be future state architecture recommendations
* Create detailed technical specifications and diagrams
* Provide expertise on industry best practices and emerging technologies
* Assess security and access requirements
* Document technical findings and recommendations
* Contribute to implementation roadmap and strategy
* Collaborate with PM to ensure business and technical alignment
Requirements:
* 10 years of experience in data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics
* Deep technical expertise across multiple BI/visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Qlikview, etc.)
* Proven experience with technical assessments, business and technical recommendations and technical roadmaps
* Experience assessing and recommending technical architectures and tools
* Experience designing and implementing data warehouses and ETL processes
* Strong background in data modeling, SQL, and database technologies
* Previous consulting experience delivering data/analytics solutions
* Public sector experience, particularly city/county IT projects preferred
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Experience creating technical documentation and architecture diagrams
* Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field