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Data Analyst
Location: Southern California and Arizona
Reports To: Director of Operations / COO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $60,000 - $250,000 (Potential Earnings)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Data Analyst to join our growing team. This individual will play a key role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help drive smarter decisions and improve business performance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, and the ability to turn complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
This role does require relocation to Southern California. We are only hosting in-person interviews in Newport Beach, CA for this position. No virtual interviews. If you are unable to attend an in-person interview you will not be considered for the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries, reports, and dashboards.
- Gather and interpret data from multiple systems to support operational and strategic initiatives.
- Identify trends, variances, and performance drivers across key business metrics.
- Automate recurring reports and streamline data workflows for greater efficiency.
- Business Insights & Decision Support
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful insights that inform business strategy.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring through data-driven analysis.
- Translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations for process or financial improvement.
- Process & Systems Improvement
- Help refine data collection methods and ensure accuracy across internal systems.
- Recommend and implement improvements to reporting processes and business tools.
- Collaborate with technical and operational teams to enhance data accessibility and usability.
- Entrepreneurial Impact
- Take initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Approach problem-solving with creativity and ownership.
- Contribute to building a data-informed culture through curiosity, collaboration, and forward thinking.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in SQL (writing and optimizing queries, joins, and stored procedures).
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.).
- Solid understanding of data management and general business metrics.
- Soft Skills:
- Entrepreneurial mindset — proactive, resourceful, and eager to take ownership.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Experience building automated reporting solutions or analytical dashboards.
- Exposure to ETL processes, workflow automation, or scripting languages (Python, R, etc.).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Salary : $60,000 - $250,000