Data Scientist

We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that support manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into reporting solutions.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from multiple sources including systems, SQL databases, and Excel.
• Develop and optimize DAX calculations and data models to enhance report performance and usability.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business definitions.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests as needed.
• Identify trends and insights to help improve operational performance, such as efficiency, quality, and throughput.

• 1–4 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or reporting.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, including dashboard creation and visualizations.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data transformation tools, such as Power Query or similar.
• Basic understanding of data modeling concepts, including relationships and star schema.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders.

The work environment involves using advanced technologies such as Power BI and SQL databases. You will engage with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet business needs. The role offers a dynamic setting focused on improving operational performance through data-driven insights.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $45