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, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Data Analyst based in Silver Spring, MD. This role blends data analysis, reporting, workflow automation, and systems coordination to support business operations and improve decision-making. The role is full-time and offered as a hybrid schedule (one day per week in-office for candidates within approximately 50 miles of the office).

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What You’ll Do

• Collect, clean, and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and operational opportunities
• Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate business needs into reporting solutions
• Extract and integrate data from systems, databases, and APIs to improve reporting accuracy
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
• Build automation using Power Automate and create user-facing solutions with Power Apps
• Improve processes, reports, and systems for efficiency, scalability, and usability
• Ensure accurate data capture consistent with privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory expectations
• Participate in risk, change, and configuration management activities
• Create and maintain system documentation, procedures, and user guides
• Act as the technical liaison with managed IT service providers and collaborate with vendors and internal teams
• Provide technical/data guidance to staff and support billing/accounting backup as needed

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards and reports
• Experience using Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow automation preferred
• Strong Excel data analysis skills
• Knowledge of database design, data structures, and data modeling
• Working knowledge of operating systems, networks, databases, and enterprise applications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking abilities
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical/data solutions and communicate clearly to non-technical audiences
• Precise attention to detail, disciplined documentation practices, and strong organizational skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with firm contribution, paid parental leave, and comprehensive healthcare options

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Work Schedule & Location

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid: candidates located within ~50 miles of the office are expected to work on-site one day per week; other arrangements may be discussed.

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Why Join

• Work at an organization where your analysis and automation directly improve operations
• Opportunity to build Power BI and Microsoft Power Platform expertise while supporting mission-driven work
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.