Data Analyst

Job Title: Data / Business Analyst

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: 12+ Months Contract (possible extension of long term)

Job Description:

ASSIGNMENT IS MAINLY REMOTE BUT REQUIRED ON-SITE IN OAKLAND 4-5 TIMES PER MONTH AT MANAGER REQUEST.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
1. Advanced SQL, Excel, and Power BI knowledge
2. Years of experience in Data Analytics
3. Professional experience in the utility sector.

Job Responsibilities

Performs analysis on complex data models requiring customized reports and data.
Develops new or revises existing data analysis to predict business outcomes selecting from various complex variables.
Develops and uses metrics to develop recommendations related to business strategy and operations. Presents findings and recommendations to leaders.
Manages small to mid-size projects.
Strong working experience in data warehousing and business intelligence technologies including good knowledge of Relational Database/SQL, SAS and Business Objects.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving experience.
Responds to internal and external data requests, and ensures deadlines are met and stakeholders are satisfied.
Designs effective systems that assist with regulatory filings and various analytical modeling needs based on large volumes of customer and financial data.

Education Minimum
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.

Desired
MBA or graduate degree

Experience Min: 4 years of related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Desired)
Broad knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches and tactics
Advanced understanding of fundamental analysis and what-if modeling concepts, methods and techniques and analysis of how different factors affect business outcomes
Creative problem skills to develop solutions
Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to justify any business changes
Strong presentation and communication skills to deliver findings and recommendations to various levels of management
Knowledge and understanding of key drivers affecting business results
Strong project management knowledge and skills to lead project teams
Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Power BI, Power Automate, and Excel

Technical Proficiency:
Advanced in Information Analysis, Market Research, Metrics and KPI Tracking, Consulting Skills, Project Management skills.
Proficient in Operational Monitoring & Analysis, Advocacy and Persuasion, Presentation Skills
Advanced Excel and highly proficient with SQL database queries and modeling