Data Modeling Analyst

 

Part of the Laboratory's Information Services Department, the Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Team is leading a journey to advance the use of analytics across the Lab. We aim to make data readily accessible and trusted, accelerate the time-to-insight, and enable deep-dive analysis on an array of information. In collaboration with our Lab partners, our projects aim to uncover the story hidden in the data and to leverage data science techniques to predict outcomes and inform next actions.

 

Job Description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory has a need for a strong Data Modeling Analyst who can help lead the development and delivery of new, innovative analytics solutions.  A successful person will excel at both technical development and collaboration with business systems analysts and stakeholders from across the enterprise. 

This role is crucial to successfully advancing analytics across the Laboratory by ensuring we have robust, reliable solutions that generate significant value for the enterprise.   The Data Modeling Analyst will contribute at every stage of the project and act as an important connection between other technical teams and end-user communities.

The key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders and business systems analysts to help understand and define an opportunity – the scope, requirements, and success metrics. 
• With a strong understanding of the various reporting platforms available to the team, develop prototypes and design solutions that best meet the needs of the organization.
• Contribute to the iterative development, testing, and training process.
• Play a key role in ensuring a successful solution launch and adoption.
• Provide on-going post-launch support, as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge.  Strong, demonstrated knowledge of analytics platforms (SAP Analytics Cloud strongly preferred), data modeling, and solution development. Knowledge of data virtualization platforms is a plus.
• Discipline.  Leverages standard best-practice approaches to managing work.  Organized, thorough, and well documented.
• Collaboration.  Is actively inclusive with all stakeholders at various levels of the organization.  Openly solicits ideas and feedback.
• Problem Solving.  Anticipates obstacles and considers a broad range of alternatives.  Involves others to overcome issues.  Not afraid to escalate trouble.
• Autonomy.  Works independently and is confident using sound discretion and judgement.
• Leadership.  Capable of leading tasks, projects, or programs within the working group.
• Education/Experience.  Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience OR a master’s degree and 2+ years of experience OR the equivalent.

 

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!  

 

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

 

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

 

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

 

Requisition ID: 40744