Data Technologist

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