Federal Reserve Bank

Senior Data Specialist

Federal Reserve Bank$80K — $110K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Data Analytics/Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of professional work experience with at least 3+ years of data analytics experience
  • Experience with complex data architecture and advanced analytics methodologies
  • Demonstrated stakeholder consultation with senior leadership
  • Preferred: Experience mentoring or leading junior analysts
  • Preferred: Certification in relevant BI tools (Tableau Desktop Specialist, Microsoft Power BI certification)
  • Preferred: Facilities and workplace operations background

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the district’s integrated workplace management system (IWMS) data analytics/administrator
  • Design and configure enterprise-level data integration frameworks and establish division-wide standards
  • Lead the design and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using business intelligence tools
  • Conduct regular data quality assessments for accuracy and consistency
  • Consult with stakeholders to drive process improvement with data-driven solutions
  • Create process documentation and best practices for data products
  • Mentor junior analysts and assist with training as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
  • 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
  • Employer-funded Pension Plan
  • 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)
  • Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center and cafeteria
Full Job Description
The 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 anenterprisesoftware platform designed to manage the entire lifecycle of an organization’s physical facilities and corporate real estate. Itconsolidatesspace management, maintenance, leases, capital projects, and sustainabilityinto a single, centralized database tooptimizebusiness efficiency and reduce costs. 

  • Design and Implement Enterprise Data Solutions: Design and configure enterprise-level data integration frameworks across multiple data sources and platformsandestablish 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 andvalidateaccuracy, completeness, and consistency against source systems and business rules.

  • Provide Strategic Consultation: Consult with stakeholders and leadership, gather business requirements,identifykey 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 documentationand best practicesforrelated to data products.

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert: Represent the division as a subject matter expert in system-wide communities of interest, leadevaluationand recommendation of emerging technologies for adoption, and serve as the primary liaison for enterprise data initiativesand solutions including IWMS.

  • Mentor Team Members: Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, review work products, andassistwith 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, andstakeholder consultation at senior leadership levels

  • Experience mentoring or leading junior analysts preferred

  • Experience writing training materials, creating bestpracticesand training Users

Technical Skills:

  • Expert-levelproficiencyin Advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)

  • Experience with SharePoint and data integration across multiple platforms

  • Proficiencyin 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 BIcertification)

  • Facilities andworkplaceoperations background

  • Experience with IBM TRIRIGAor related enterpriseresourceplanningsolutions

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



Full Time / Part Time
Full time


Regular / Temporary
Regular


Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes


Job Category


Work Shift
First (United States of America)

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