Functional Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Duration: Long Term

Location: Long Island City, NY

Note: Only W2 Consultants

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with a diverse network of people and/or data systems to collect data
• Cleans, manipulates, and analyzes large sets of raw data
• Creates and maintains analytics reporting, data visualizations, and ad-hoc analyses
• Creates dashboards and/or reports to convey the results of data analysis
• Supports Lead Analyst in providing data-driven solutions to key stakeholders
• Conducts business analysis and research to identify key metrics and opportunities for improvement
• Presents clear and concise findings along with recommendations to stakeholders
• Provides end-user training, documentation ,and support on processes and metrics used
• Experience in key analytical skills (data cleaning, analysis, & visualization) and tools (spreadsheets, Power BI) as well as Data Warehouses, and/or other data storage locations
• Understands business processes and end users and how they translate into actionable data.
• Demonstrates good time management and communication skills
• Preferred but not required: Experience with programming languages including but not limited to Python and/or SQL

Required Skills:

• 1+ years functional analyst experience
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Working towards or holding a degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Programming & Software Development, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering and/or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively tailor technical concepts for less technical audiences
• Preferred but not required: Demonstrated knowledge of digital skills via certificates and/or certifications. Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI/Tableau, ETL Tools
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Well-developed logical structure approach to solving problems, framing ideas, or developing plans