
Senior Data Specialist
Job Description
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisThe Senior Data Specialist serves as the primary data analytics expert and strategic partner for the Internal Support, Payments and SASTeC (ISPS) Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This role leads the development and execution of division-wide data strategies, and mentors junior analysts while consulting with senior leadership on complex analytics needs. Working independently with minimal supervision, you will define best practices for data integrity, architect comprehensive analytical solutions that influence strategic decision-making, and drive adoption of a data-driven culture across the division. This position delivers enterprise-level data solutions and translates complex analytical findings into actionable strategic recommendations that impact division-wide objectives and policy decisions.Key Responsibilities
System Administration & User Support: Serve as the district’s integrated workplace management system (IWMS) data analytics/administrator. An IWMS is an enterprise software platform designed to manage the entire lifecycle of an organization’s physical facilities and corporate real estate. It consolidates space management, maintenance, leases, capital projects, and sustainability into a single, centralized database to optimize business efficiency and reduce costs.
Design and Implement Enterprise Data Solutions: Design and configure enterprise-level data integration frameworks across multiple data sources and platforms and establish division-wide standards. Lead complex root cause analysis for critical system issues and make independent decisions on data architecture that impact division-wide analytics capabilities.
Develop Advanced Analytics and Visualizations: Lead the design, configuration, creation, and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI (Python/DAX), Power Platform, and Excel to support operational needs and develop solutions of moderate to high complexity.
Ensure Data Quality and Integrity: Conduct regular data quality assessments to verify and validate accuracy, completeness, and consistency against source systems and business rules.
Provide Strategic Consultation: Consult with stakeholders and leadership, gather business requirements, identify key metrics to support initiatives, and drive process improvement with data-driven solutions and strategic recommendations while effectively communicating insights to non-technical audiences.
Create Documentation and Standards: Create process documentation and best practices for related to data products.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert: Represent the division as a subject matter expert in system-wide communities of interest, lead evaluation and recommendation of emerging technologies for adoption, and serve as the primary liaison for enterprise data initiatives and solutions including IWMS.
Mentor Team Members: Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, review work products, and assist with training as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Analytics/Science, or related field
Experience:
5+ years of professional work experience with at least 3+ years of data analytics experience
Demonstrated experience with complex data architecture, advanced analytics methodologies, and stakeholder consultation at senior leadership levels
Experience mentoring or leading junior analysts preferred
Experience writing training materials, creating best practices and training Users
Technical Skills:
Expert-level proficiency in Advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
Experience with SharePoint and data integration across multiple platforms
Proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and designing dataflows suitable for querying multiple data formats and databases (Power Query)
Experience with Python/DAX for advanced analytics
Preferred:
Certification in relevant BI tools (Tableau Desktop Specialist, Microsoft Power BI certification)
Facilities and workplace operations background
Experience with IBM TRIRIGA or related enterprise resource planning solutions
Total Rewards
Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:
Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
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