Product Owner/Analyst at Kforce Inc in Topeka, Kansas

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Topeka, KS that is seeking a Product Owner/Analyst who will build and refine user stories for Data and Analytics features. For each story, the Product Owner/Analyst will be responsible for meeting readiness definitions (data source ingestion detail, transformation requirements, data quality thresholds), ensuring there are no open dependencies which impact build estimation.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and organizing work efforts, working closely with technology team members and with business owners and leaders


• Gathering, elaborating upon, and prioritizing functional and non-functional requirements


• Understanding the business needs and use cases for data


• Organizing project activities around user stories


• Refining user stories with the team to develop a consistent velocity

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner/Business Analyst in a data centric environment


• Must be very comfortable with agile processes and methods


• Solid understanding of agile story estimation using points


• Solid understanding of data engineering methods and techniques


• Able to write SQL queries to assess data relationships and data quality issues


• Professional experience writing user stories for data products


• Solid understanding of data product concepts


• Able to build and refine user stories aligned to driving a business outcome


• Strong business acumen to ask the right questions and document requirements of business stakeholders


• Able to break down complex problems and analyze data


• Expertise in data analysis techniques using SQL and Excel


• Understanding of database concepts


• Able to read a relational database model


• Understanding of APIs


• Proficient in data governance tools and software


• Working familiarity with cloud ecosystems, GCP preferred


• Experience with Jira Cloud strongly preferred


• SAP S4 background nice to have


• Detail-oriented and analytical


• Patience and perseverance


• Curiosity and a desire to continually learn and grow


• Adaptability

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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