Data Analyst
The Data Analyst role involves developing and maintaining interactive reports and dashboards using SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI to support data-driven business decisions. The position requires collaboration with business stakeholders and BI teams to ensure data accuracy, translate business requirements into actionable insights, and continuously improve reporting solutions within an Agile environment. This contract-to-hire role is based onsite in Phoenix, Arizona, emphasizing strong analytical skills and effective communication.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Staffing and Recruiting.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a confidential client. You will turn data into clear, actionable insights that inform business decisions and improve reporting processes.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain interactive reports and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, and other BI tools.
- Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries to extract and transform data from multiple sources.
- Use Python for data cleaning, analysis, and automation of analytical processes.
- Validate datasets, ensure data accuracy and consistency, and identify data quality issues.
- Translate business requirements into analytical solutions and present findings to stakeholders.
- Maintain metric definitions, business rules, and documentation for reporting standards.
- Participate in requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and production deployment.
- Review existing reports to improve performance, scalability, and usability.
- Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) to support iterative delivery.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, Analytics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, including writing and optimizing complex queries.
- Strong Python skills for data analysis and manipulation.
- Hands-on experience with Tableau and Power BI.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing complex datasets and communicating insights to business stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of data quality, validation, and reporting best practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban).
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant experience in Data Analytics or BI.
- Experience with cloud and relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, AWS, Snowflake).
- Strong SQL development across multiple database platforms.
- Proven skills in dashboard design, data storytelling, and defining consistent business metrics.
Additional Requirements & Working Style
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, or business-critical work.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
- This opportunity supports an onsite-first assignment (details provided during screening). Careertakes will help coordinate interviews and logistics with the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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