Data Scientist with Power BI Experience (Local to Chicago, IL)

Data Scientist

Location: Chicago, IL

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Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Data Scientist to join our analytics team. The ideal candidate will have strong data exploration and analysis skills, combined with hands-on experience developing interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your data science career while making immediate impact through actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Exploration

• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in complex datasets
• Clean, transform, and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Perform statistical analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
• Develop hypotheses and test them using appropriate analytical methods
• Document findings and methodologies for knowledge sharing and reproducibility

Power BI Development & Reporting

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI
• Create compelling data visualizations that communicate insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Implement DAX calculations and measures to support advanced analytics requirements
• Optimize Power BI reports for performance and user experience
• Collaborate with business users to understand reporting needs and translate them into technical solutions

Data Management

• Work with SQL databases to extract, manipulate, and analyze data
• Build and maintain data pipelines to support reporting and analysis workflows
• Ensure data quality and integrity across various data sources
• Document data sources, definitions, and transformation logic

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business problems and provide data-driven recommendations
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and visualizations
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices development

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
• 1-2 years of professional experience in data analysis or related role
• Demonstrated experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI

Technical Skills

• Power BI: Hands-on experience creating reports, dashboards, and data models; proficiency with DAX
• Data Analysis: Strong skills in exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, and data visualization
• SQL: Proficient in writing queries to extract and manipulate data
• Python or R: Basic to intermediate programming skills for data analysis
• Excel: Advanced skills including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis features
• Statistics: Understanding of statistical concepts and their practical application

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in teams
• Eagerness to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools beyond Power BI (Tableau, Looker, etc.)
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts and applications
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts
• Previous experience in [specific industry relevant to your organization]
• Power BI certification (PL-300 or similar)