Business Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • Posted 10 days ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
USD 30.00 - 33.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Data Quality
Database
Specification Gathering
Data Validation
Dashboard
Data Science
Computer Science
Economics
Data Analysis
Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Data Manipulation
Data Visualization
Data Modeling
Database Design
Relational Databases
Attention To Detail
Communication
Collaboration
Management
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
SQL
Statistics
R
Python
Cloud Computing
Business Intelligence
Amazon Web Services
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in gathering data from various internal and external sources (e.g., databases, Excel spreadsheets, APIs).
  • Clean, transform, and prepare data for analysis, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  • Help maintain and update data repositories and databases to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Support the development and creation of reports and dashboards in business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
  • Help translate business requirements into technical specifications for reports and visualizations.
  • Assist in automating routine reports and visualizations to ensure efficiency and consistency.
  • Perform basic data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and outliers that could inform business decisions.
  • Assist senior analysts in ad-hoc data analysis projects, providing insights that support business initiatives.
  • Conduct data validation and integrity checks to ensure reports and dashboards are accurate.
  • Support the team in maintaining and optimizing BI tools and data systems.


Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
  • 0-2 years of experience in a business intelligence or data analytics role.
  • Internship experience or academic projects related to data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Excel.
  • Understanding of data manipulation techniques and experience with tools like SQL for data querying.
  • Familiarity with data visualization principles and best practices.
  • Basic knowledge of data modeling, database design, and working with relational databases.
  • Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights.
  • Detail-oriented with strong attention to data accuracy and integrity.
  • Ability to approach problems analytically and identify actionable solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to present complex data insights in a clear and understandable way to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work with different teams and departments.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Comfortable working on multiple projects with varying deadlines.


Desirable Skills:
  • Certifications: Any certifications in business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau Desktop Specialist, or SQL certifications are a plus.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python) or additional programming skills is a plus.
  • Experience with cloud-based BI solutions (e.g., Google Data Studio, AWS QuickSight) is a plus.


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