Description:
Data Technologist I Permanent I Centurion
JOB PURPOSE
Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organization.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis Engage with business teams to understand project requirements, ensuring alignment with forensic investigation needs and the goals of supporting law enforcement agencies. Identify and develop new information sources by establishing relationships with potential data providers, enhancing the depth and breadth of data available for forensic analysis. Create custom management tools to facilitate the information gathering process, ensuring efficiency and comprehensiveness. Database Programming and Development
• Perform database programming for new and existing projects, writing scripts, stored procedures, and functions to support complex analytical procedures related to financial data use to solve financial crimes.
• Assist in planning and implementing data integration and data migration activities to support forensic investigations, ensuring seamless and secure data handling.
• Provide valid input in database architectural discussions, contributing to the design and optimization of robust and scalable database systems.
Data Quality Assurance and Problem Resolution
• Conduct quality assurance tests to ensure data integrity and quality, maintaining the reliability of forensic evidence used in investigations.
• Resolve database problems, queries, and error reports promptly and accurately, minimizing downtime and ensuring data availability for ongoing investigations.
• Assist in identifying process improvements for database performance, reliability, and stability, enhancing the overall effectiveness of data management within the FIC.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Design models to detect anomalies in data based on project specifications, contributing to the identification of suspicious financial activities and potential financial crimes.• Apply diagnostic skills to identify multiple relationships and causal links, formulating hypotheses to support forensic investigations.
• Prepare reports containing inferences and conclusions for medium-term planning purposes, providing actionable insights to law enforcement agencies.
Data Management and Documentation
• Maintain accurate and complete database programming documentation, ensuring transparency and reproducibility in forensic data processes.
• Contribute to the development document templates that reflect data checks, providing guidance on data inclusion and exclusion during analyses, and supporting auditability and compliance.
• Conduct data a