Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Analyst (EL1)

Duration: 12 months contract plus 12 months extension

Location: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Work Arrangements: Flexible WFH

Company Overview

BLACKROC is partnering with a leading national government agency to recruit a Lead Data Analyst. This is a chance to work on large-scale data programs that directly affect the people they serve.

Role Purpose

The Lead Data Analyst provides specialist data discovery, analysis and delivery support for complex ICT programs and digital services. You’ll examine complex internal and external data, define how it should be interpreted and used, and turn business needs into clear data requirements, mappings and rules. You’ll work across the full data lifecycle, from profiling and source discovery through to ingestion, validation, reconciliation and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data discovery and profiling across complex datasets, assessing quality, lineage, relationships and fitness for purpose
• Develop source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, data contracts and transformation rules
• Analyse data using SQL and analytics tools to identify duplicates, outliers, invalid values and referential issues
• Define cleansing, matching, de-duplication and reconciliation approaches, including exception handling and initial and incremental loads
• Work with data engineers and developers to translate approved mappings into implementable pipelines and migrations
• Validate source and target data, reconcile key measures, and investigate failed or incomplete loads
• Produce analysis, dashboards and written advice for technical and non-technical audiences

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in data discovery, profiling and analysis across complex datasets in an ICT or digital transformation environment
• Strong practical SQL skills and experience with contemporary data analysis tools
• Experience developing source-to-target mappings, data contracts and implementation-ready data specifications
• Experience across the end-to-end data lifecycle, including ingestion, migration, validation and reconciliation
• Ability to work independently at a senior level and collaborate within multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Australian citizenship required, with evidence provided at pre-engagement

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAS Viya or SAS Studio, Snowflake, Talend, Power BI, Python or Azure data services
• Experience with large-scale data migration, bulk ingestion or cloud data platforms
• Knowledge of data modelling, reference data and matching approaches
• Knowledge of Australian Government data governance, privacy and information management requirements

Please click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your resume. For more information please contact Usama at Usama@blackroc.co or on 0414 330 211.

At BLACKROC Recruitment, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the above-mentioned BLACKROC Consultant.