Data Analyst

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Data Analyst with advanced Power BI and SQL expertise to join our dynamic team in Plano, Texas. In this hybrid role, you will play a key part in driving data-informed decision-making and delivering actionable insights to support business strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure our data processes and outputs consistently add value and drive the success of core projects.

Key Responsibilities

• :Data Analysis & Insights: Take ownership of data analysis within your designated project scopes, delivering clear, accurate, and impactful insights in line with project requirements and deadlines
• .Stakeholder Collaboration: Work directly with business stakeholders and project teams to understand data needs, define metrics, and translate business requirements into analytical solutions
• .Reporting & Visualization: Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports primarily using Power BI and Tableau, ensuring information is presentable and easily understandable
• .SQL Query Development: Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from various database sources
• .Data Validation & Quality Assurance: Ensure the reliability, consistency, and accuracy of all data outputs by implementing validation procedures and regular data integrity checks
• .Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, automate repetitive tasks, and improve data quality
• .Knowledge Sharing: Convey technical information and data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, enabling transparent communication throughout the organization
• .Support New Business Opportunities: Contribute to business growth by providing data-driven recommendations, supporting strategy development, and identifying market trends
• .Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of data sources, methodologies, and reporting processes

.Education

• :Bachelor’s degree in any discipline required; a degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field is preferred

.Experience Requirements

• :Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in data analysis, working with real-world data in a business environment
• .Previous experience as a contractor or in a part-time data-focused position is a plus
• .Proven record of delivering actionable insights to stakeholders

.Technical Skills

• :Proven proficiency in Power BI and Tableau for developing interactive dashboards and visualizations
• .Strong command of SQL, with experience writing and optimizing complex queries for data extraction and analysis
• .Familiarity with additional data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python or R is highly desirable
• .Understanding of data modeling concepts and ETL processes is a plus
• .Experience working with large datasets and various database systems

.Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• :Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical insights to non-technical stakeholders
• .Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• .Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and stakeholder satisfaction