Job Summary
The Senior Analyst, Global Data & Analytics plays a significant role supporting analytics work to generates value to the business by improving decision support and eliminating manual processes at Marriott Vacation Worldwide Corporation. The Sr. Analyst is responsible for analyzing business needs to help identify business problems and propose and deliver solutions. The incumbent has the responsibility for understanding and translating business needs into effective data requirements and analytic solutions. The Sr. Analyst participates in application projects, upgrades, implementations and enterprise technology solutions, contributing specialized data skills and knowledge to support all areas of MVW. Primary job responsibilities include meeting with business representatives to determine data and analytic requirements on projects, participating in dimensional model design reviews, semantic model development, dashboard development, data testing and deployment scheduling. Other supplemental responsibilities include partnering with the integration team to determine integration data requirements, creating/managing analytics documentation, providing production support, and partnering with the Data Enablement team to ensure data assets are appropriately cataloged.
Responsibilities
Responsible for partnering with the data integration team to translate reporting requirements into data requirements for the Enterprise Data Warehouse.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of Power BI semantic models and dashboards
Adhere to all SOX processes to ensure strong controls around data and analytic processes
Responsible for using a standard and efficient template and methodology. The incumbent should exhibit strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Responsible for providing Global Data & Analytics with advanced business intelligence expertise.
Responsible for defining enhancements, data testing, troubleshooting and bug fixing.
Experienced in Data modeling concepts including fact and dimensional modeling.
Responsible for reviewing documentation including design specifications, job schedules and ETL flows.
Collaborates with business partners to translate reporting and advanced analytics requirements into data pipeline and modeling requirements.
Applies data wrangling techniques to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and readiness for reporting and advanced analytics applications.
Identifies solutions and implements best-practice processes for Global Data & Analytics
Collaborates with external technical service providers to satisfy system change standards to meet the needs of business stakeholders.
Works collaboratively with business users to understand complexities of the business and ensure timely exchange of information, user satisfaction, and process improvements.
Develops & maintains strong customer relationships.
Acts as a team lead for implementation and upgrade projects for the various data projects.
Develops an understanding of MVW business processes and how they interact with MVW applications.
Assists in special projects as required.
Performs other duties as needed.
Specific Candidate Profile
Education
Bachelor degree in Analytics or Information Systems or equivalent experience required
Experience
At least seven (7) years of relevant and progressive work experience
Demonstrated success leading and developing a strong project team in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment
Proficient use of SQL or similar tool sets in analyzing and documenting data requirements and business rules
Proficient use of Analytics tools such as Power BI (preferred) or Tableau
Hospitality and/or Timeshare experience preferred
Skills and Attributes:
Microsoft Office (all apps)
SQL analysis experience
Demonstrated ability to learn complex business processes and develop solutions to address business system needs in a holistic manner
Strong communication and networking skills providing the ability to work in a dynamic, multi-functional matrix environment
Advanced skills in date warehouse analysis, business intelligence reporting / analysis software, design and production support is required
Working knowledge of project estimations, configuration management, quality assurance and testing methodology is required
Proven ability to analyze data and make recommendations for data and analytic solution approaches
Must be proficient in viewing objects in Oracle and SQL Server, T-SQL
Must have experience in Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server procedural language, business analysis, and business intelligence
Preferred experience working with Agile methodologies
Effective at prioritizing work and following through on commitments
Demonstrated agility in a constantly changing, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Demonstration leadership in the project and upgrade implementations
Strong service orientation and excellent communication skills
Energetic and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.