Job Title:

Database Analyst (Data Analyst II)

Duration

: Three months of contact, with potential for extension.

Work Arrangement:

Remote (Must be local to Arizona)

Schedule:

40 hours/week | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (OT expected)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled

Database Analyst

to provide analytical and operational support for data-related projects within a public fiduciary office. This role involves working with information from multiple systems and data sources to analyze, validate, organize, and improve the quality of departmental data.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze, review, and validate data across databases, spreadsheets, case management systems, reports, and other sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Investigate data discrepancies, anomalies, missing information, and quality issues to identify root causes, patterns, and appropriate resolution steps.
Manipulate and analyze large datasets using Microsoft Excel (formulas, filtering, sorting, lookups, PivotTables) and other available tools—organizing, reconciling, summarizing, and presenting information for operational or management use.
Maintain spreadsheets, reports, tracking tools, queries, and other methods for monitoring data quality, project progress, trends, and outcomes.
Update and maintain information within case management systems and databases based on verified data and established business processes.
Support departmental data projects by gathering requirements, understanding business needs, determining analytical approaches, and producing accurate, usable results.
Perform quality assurance reviews to identify recurring data issues and opportunities to improve data integrity, processes, documentation, or reporting.
Clearly document analytical methods, findings, limitations, discrepancies, and completed work to ensure results can be reviewed and reproduced by others.
Communicate findings, questions, and potential data concerns to supervisors, subject-matter experts, and staff in a clear, organized manner.
Handle confidential client and departmental information in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and data security requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience:

3–5 years in database administration, database analysis, data management, or a related analytical role.
Technical Proficiency:

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, lookups, PivotTables, filtering, sorting, large datasets).
Analytical Mindset:

Strong ability to investigate data issues, recognize inconsistencies, patterns, outliers, and quality problems—not just identify them.
System Agility:

Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar databases, case management systems, business processes, and data structures.
Data Relationship Understanding:

Capable of understanding connections between information stored across different systems, reports, and spreadsheets.
Self-Management:

Ability to independently organize work, manage multiple assignments, and drive projects to completion.
Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required).
Experience with system improvement projects and project management.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must be

local to Arizona

.
Must provide and use your own equipment (computer, etc.).
Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves regular communication with internal department staff.
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