Data Analyst, Data Acquisition
Hoboken, NJ

Job Description

As part of the newly created Data Strategy and Enablement Team (DS&E), this role will be an enabler of our journey to be the world's leading data-driven retailer. As part of this transformation, we are seeking an individual who will be responsible for data analysis for the data acquisition initiatives - including both sources and services - activities across the DS&E team to elevate our acquisition activity as well as the internal processes to support data sourcing.

We are looking for a highly motivated, resourceful, team-oriented individual to drive the data analysis process. You will be leading the analysis of internal and commercial datasets through multiple data acquisition and implementation efforts using various tools and methodologies. You will also be involved in evolving the foundation of Walmart Data as a Strategic Asset, and responsible for curation of the data, and maintaining quality internal and external data assets.

The Data Analyst role will report to the Lead Data Analyst, Data Acquisition.

Minimum Qualifications

* Work in a small, high performance agile team environment - sharing innovative ideas and working collaboratively across teams.
* Work with data engineers, stewards, quality engineers and product managers to ensure data analysis best practices are designed and implemented proactively.
* Curate documentation and lead training sessions to facilitate end user support
* Collaborate across business community to inform and implement acquisition strategy
* Create resilient, and sustainable data analysis process and Data Quality Rules.
* Be a data-oriented analyst creating and experimenting with new ideas that will engage and excite our customers while ensuing product specific data acquisitions needs are delivered.

Who you are:

* You have prior experience with leading data analysis efforts across a variety of large data systems
* You have deep understanding of commercial data sources and understand database concepts and terminology
* You have a demonstrated track record of handling multiple complex sourcing projects and delivering results in the data analysis area
* You have strong SQL experience and the ability to validate multiple aspects of a data projects including ETL, tools integrations, data results and APIs.
* You are a team player, with the courage to drive change through disruption while maintaining a respect for the team

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
* Experience with data acquisition process and analysis of external vendor data
* Experience with data management and governance tools is preferred
* 5+ years of prior experience in data analysis using manual and tool-based methodologies
* 3+ year's experience in Data design and modelling, SQL, Hadoop HDFS, database systems
* Strong understanding of data design techniques and principles
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Must be able to work effectively both on teams as well as be self-motivated, task oriented and organized.
* Strong customer focus and obsession with quality
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile development environment

About Walmart Labs

Imagine working in an environment where one experiment can catapult an entire industry toward a smarter future. That's what we do at Walmart Labs. We're a team of 5,000+ software engineers, data scientists, designers and product managers within Walmart, the world's largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and our enterprise operates.

All the benefits you need for you and your family

* 100% coverage for in network preventative care
* Retirement Plan
* Vision Plans
* Dental Plans
* Exclusive Discounts

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