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Job Title : IT Business Systems Analyst Location: Sacramento, CA. Contract : 12 months Job Description Technical & Software Skills
Database & Data Management
- SQL Server : Ability to manage, migrate, and update SQL databases, including creating
relationships, indexes, keys, and handling backend data operations.
- Microsoft Access: Understand legacy Access databases, front-end forms, and back-end updates;
ability to migrate Access data to SQL/modern platforms.
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Data Integration / APIs: Experience connecting multiple systems via APIs, automated data feeds
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Data Cleaning & Transformation: Handling large datasets, removing duplicates, normalizing data,
integrating data across multiple systems.
Business Intelligence & Reporting
- Power BI: Strong skills in building dashboards, KPIs, automated reports, filtering, slicers, drill-
through, and using service accounts/gateways.
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TIC (Toad Intelligence Central): Experience building scheduled and parameterized reports.
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Excel / Advanced Excel: PivotTables, formulas, macros/VBA, connecting to external databases for
reporting.
Forms & Data Collection Tools
- Microsoft Forms & Canvas / Power Apps: Ability to design interactive forms, collect data from
multiple users, handle attachments, and integrate with SQL/Power BI.
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Adobe Forms: Optional experience, as replacement for Wufoo.
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Process Automation: Experience using Power Automate or equivalent to automate data flows
from forms to databases or dashboards.
2. Analytical & Project Skills
- Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Ability to understand user needs, document
workflows, create functional specifications.
- Business Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in manual processes and design automated,
streamlined solutions.
- Dashboard & Metrics Design: Translate operational needs into actionable KPIs, metrics, and
visualizations.
- Problem-Solving / Troubleshooting: Debugging slow or failing systems, tracking down data issues
across multiple sources.
---- 3. Communication & Collaboration Skills
- Work closely with multiple departments: Operations, Accounting, Properties, TSA, Concessions,
CMMS, Airside, IT, and external vendors.
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Ability to explain technical solutions in non-technical language to end-users.
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Coordinate with external consultants and vendors for system implementation.
- Security & Compliance Awareness*
- Understanding of restricted or sensitive data handling (airport security, TSA data)
- Additional Desirable Skills*
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Scripting / Automation: Python, PowerShell, or similar for automating data processes.
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Project Management Experience: Experience with Jira/other ticketing systems for tracking
implementation tasks.
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Change Management / Training: Ability to train staff on new systems and ensure adoption.
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Attention to Detail: Managing multiple reports, dashboards, and manual processes without errors.
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