What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst - W2 contract position at eTek IT Services, Inc.?
Overview
The Data Analyst role is pivotal in guiding strategic decisions within our organization. As a Data Analyst on a W2 contract, you will leverage your analytical skills to interpret complex datasets, transforming raw data into actionable insights that support business objectives. By utilizing various data visualization tools and statistical methods, you will identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that provide essential information to stakeholders. Your expertise will not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to the optimization of decision-making processes across departments. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity and relevance while crafting reports that effectively communicate findings. This position requires a keen analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines within a dynamic environment. Your contributions will be vital to the organization's growth and ability to adapt in a fast-paced market.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and validate data from various sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
- Develop data models to facilitate analysis and reporting.
- Create interactive dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Utilize statistical methods to analyze data and forecast outcomes.
- Collaborate with team members to understand their data needs and provide relevant insights.
- Present findings to management in a clear and actionable format.
- Implement data tracking systems to optimize data collection procedures.
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics to suggest improvements.
- Maintain documentation of data processes and methodologies.
- Train and support staff on data analysis tools and interpretation.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analysis.
- Participate in project planning to align data analysis efforts with business initiatives.
- Assist in troubleshooting data issues or discrepancies.
- Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven work experience as a Data Analyst or similar role.
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and macros.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques and methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with data cleaning and data preparation processes.
- Knowledge of database management and data warehousing concepts.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
