Data Analyst 2

Do you specialize in analyzing data using SQL, finding data discrepancies, verifying data engineering solutions, and working with business to further data capabilities? Lottery is hiring one (1) Data Analyst 2 to join the IT Governance team in a remote role. 

About Oregon Lottery

Did you know that the Oregon Lottery is a leader in the gaming industry, and an important contributor of revenue for Oregon's schools, economic development, state parks, watershed restoration, veteran's programs, and outdoor schools? Our impact begins with our workforce; come join our team to be part of the impact.

About the Role

You will report to the Manager of Data Management and support data-driven decision-making by analyzing information and business processes to identify gaps, solve problems, and provide requirements producing actionable insights. You will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, defining data and reporting needs working closely with Architects translating them into effective solutions.

Using SQL, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI, you will own data metadata and champion quality.  You will be gathering requirements for reporting and analytics solutions which support business objectives. You will manage and prioritize the data product backlog and kanban boards, represent the team with a product owner lens, coordinate testing and release activities, support system enhancements, and drive improvements that increase operational effectiveness, data quality, and organizational performance.

You Will:

• Apply Lottery Management Core Values and Expectations in performing daily activities. Ensure conduct embodies the principles of fairness, integrity, security, and honesty. Support and integrate into their work the Lottery’s commitment to:
• Responsible Gambling
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Culture of Safety
• Analyze and support enterprise business systems, applications, integrations, and technology solutions to support operational and business needs.
• Gather, analyze, document, and validate business, functional, and technical requirements for system enhancements, projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage requirements and analysis throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure alignment with approved scope and intended outcomes.
• Coordinate testing activities and support business acceptance readiness through implementation support, issue resolution, and system enhancement efforts.
• Evaluate business processes, workflows, and operational practices to identify opportunities for system optimization, automation, and service improvements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners to support technology initiatives and operational objectives.
• Support and perform system configuration, reporting activities, data validation, integration support, and platform administration activities as assigned.
• Develop and maintain business process documentation, system procedures, user guides, workflow diagrams, and related records.
• Monitor system performance, identify operational issues, and recommend corrective actions and improvement strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced analysts and assist with knowledge sharing and process standardization activities.
• Create technical specifications, workflow diagrams, and support documentation.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of metadata across all data assets.
• Collaborate with programmers, engineers, and organizational leaders to identify and implement process enhancements and data governance policies.
  
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by validating requirements, coordinating testing activities, and ensuring solutions meet business and data needs prior to implementation
  

You Have:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supporting business systems, enterprise applications, technology solutions, data analysis, integrations, or related business processes; OR
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience supporting business systems, enterprise applications, technology solutions, data analysis, integrations, or related business processes.