NCOSA - Database Analyst

Engagement Type : Contract

Short Description :

Typical Experience : - months

Complete Description :

The Data Analyst will play a key role in supporting audit activities by collecting, processing, and analyzing data from various state agencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with analytics tools and common coding role involves working closely with auditors, investigators, and state agencies to provide actionable insights that drive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various state government agencies.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and patterns in financial and operational data.
• Develop data models, dashboards, and visualizations to support audit findings and reports.
• Collaborate with audit teams to provide data-driven insights
• Assist in the automation of data analysis and reporting processes.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of predictive models and risk assessments to detect fraud, waste, and inefficiencies in government programs

Qualifications

Required / Desired Skills Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Experience in data analysis, preferably in government, auditing, or financial sectors. Required Years Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages for data analysis Required Years Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar Required Years Knowledge of auditing principles, governmental accounting, or financial regulations. Highly desired Years Familiarity with machine learning, data mining or predictive analytics. Highly desired Years Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus Required