Reporting & Analytics Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a discerning eye for accuracy, a passion for delivering top-notch client service, and the ability to thrive in an analytical environment? Do you excel at providing support to innovative and dynamic teams while maintaining an upbeat attitude? If so, we invite you to consider joining the Information Excellence team as a Reporting and Analytics Analyst, where no day is the same, and your dedication to accurate data and exceptional client service will drive inquiry and progress. We are committed to excellence in data management and innovation. 

We're looking for talented and detail-oriented data focused Reporting and Analytics Analysts to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for data, a client-driven mindset, and a knack for problem-solving, this role is perfect for you. Join us in our mission to optimize data processes and support our clients in achieving their goals.

Responsibilities:
Some of the responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
 

Data Analysis:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and requirements.
• Extract and transform data from various sources with a primary focus on 1GX through the use of tools such as Query Manager 4, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SuccessFactors Story Reporting and datasphere.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify data trends, patterns and anomalies.
• Review data dictionaries to understand the impacts of system changes.

Report Development:

• Design and develop comprehensive reports and dashboards using industry-standard reporting tools.
• Ensure that reports are accurate, timely and easy to understand.
• Create interactive visualizations to effectively communicate and present data insights.
• Receive and complete Service Requests relating to developing or enhancing reports.
• Maintain and update existing reports to align with business or system needs and document changes to reports.

Data Governance:

• Help the Master Data Management team maintain data quality and integrity.
• Implement data governance standards and best practices.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, supply chain management, human capital management and payroll.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Agility: You will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. Identifies alternative approaches and anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals. and support others to do the same. 
• Drive for Results: You will have the ability to quickly understand an issue based on and present knowledge and experience and follows through until the issue is resolved. 
• Develop Self and Others: You will develop self and others –Identifies learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities and willingly shares knowledge with others.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Fostering collaboration across functional areas, proactively resolving conflicts, promoting innovative thinking on projects, removing obstacles to progress, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration, preemptively addressing, and mitigating conflicts, and ensuring due recognition for talented individuals.
• Develop Networks: You will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and achieving them

Qualifications

Required: 

• University graduation in a related field such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Business Analysts or Data Analytics. 
• 2 years of progressively responsible related experience. 
• Experience / Knowledge working with data across multiple systems.
• Experience in and understanding of Finance data, Human Resources data or other sensitive data types.
• Experience in data quality management.
• Proficient in using SQL and have experience working with relational and non-relational databases.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• Experience in project planning and management methodologies and best practices, including those related to planning, project management, resource management, risk analysis, controls, change and issues management, and progress monitoring and reporting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including strong presentation skills.
• Experience working with Query Manager 4, SuccessFactors Story Reporting or SAP Analytics Cloud or similar.
• MS Office software skills (e.g., Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Managing customer expectations and priorities of GoA.
• Knowledge and understanding of the department’s business plan and objectives.
• Knowledge of ERP systems/applications such as1GX applications and data and the interaction between various modules and components of applications (e.g., Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance).
• Data compliance methodologies and considerations.
• Strong research, analytical and interpretive abilities to provide sound advice, interpretation, and guidance on the application of the 1GX programs or similar.  
• Ability to analyze complex issues, including problem solving skills and ability to provide possible outcomes or solutions. 
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills to work independently and in a team setting. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
 

Notes

Term of Employment: Up to two permanent full-time positions.

Hours of Work:  36.25 hours per week/ Monday – Friday 

Location: Edmonton.  This position is eligible for hybrid work. 

Terrace Building, 9515 107 Street, NW, Edmonton, AB  T5K 2C1. 

Final candidate may be required to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 

Note:
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.