Data Analyst

Job Description:
A globally leading consumer device company based in Austin, TX is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst with a passion for collaborating closely with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of client processes and business requirements. The analyst will be responsible for documenting and comprehending business needs, conducting in-depth analytical investigations, and tracking and developing reporting metrics utilizing Python, SQL, or other Big Data tools. This position will work with colleagues from a diverse set of product and engineering partners to design and build innovative reporting products.
Job Responsibilities:
Support discovery of business problems
Analyze and interpret new sources of data
Perform ad-hoc and reoccurring investigations and analyses
Work with cross functional teams to generate seamless business intelligence solutions for business partners
Present results of analyses to business units
Prepare documentation and analysis for integration testing, audits and exams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to facilitate meetings, collect minutes, gather action items, and drive tasks to completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
BS / MS in technical field (math, statistics, engineering, computer science, analytics, or similar)
At least 5-6 yrs experience working as a Business Data Analyst or related role
Competent with SQL and working with Big Data Tools
Programming skills in Python
Proficient in MS Excel
Experience applying analytical techniques to provide solutions to real business problems
Preferred Qualifications:
Assist in all stages of implementation (requirements, test scripts, UAT, production release).
Creating SQL/Python scripts to generate actionable data insights based on Business Requirements.
Work with business groups during UAT to address questions and solve issues
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to connect and develop strong partnerships
Strong verbal / written communication skills
Creativity to go beyond current tools to deliver best solution to the problem
Inquisitiveness and a desire for continued self-improvement and development of new skills
Comfort working independently and making key decisions on projects
Ability to tell meaningful and accurate stories with data, analysis

Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months with extension
Work Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Pay rate: $44.00 - $59.00 (DOE)