Junior Data Analyst
The Junior Data Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing business data to support decision-making and provide actionable insights. This role involves preparing reports and dashboards, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with various teams to interpret and present data effectively, contributing to informed business strategies.
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, Information Technology (IT).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analyst to join an IT team in Buffalo Prairie, IL. This early-career position focuses on data collection, reporting, basic SQL work, and data visualization to help business teams make informed decisions. This is a full-time role based in Buffalo Prairie, IL.
What You’ll Do
- Collect, organize, and analyze business data to support decision-making
- Prepare clear reports, dashboards, and data summaries for stakeholders
- Identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights from datasets
- Assist with data cleaning, validation, and quality checks to maintain data accuracy
- Extract and manipulate data from databases using basic SQL
- Create visualizations, charts, and presentations to communicate results (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
- Document analysis processes, methodologies, and findings for reproducibility
- Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business teams to support ongoing projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
- 0–2 years of experience (relevant internships or academic projects accepted)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic SQL skills for extracting and manipulating data
- Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills — ability to present data clearly
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Preferred skills & tools
- Basic SQL (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, simple aggregations)
- Excel (pivot tables, formulas)
- Power BI or Tableau for dashboards and visualizations
- Familiarity with data cleaning and validation best practices
- Experience with reporting / Business Intelligence workflows
Location & employment type
- Location: Buffalo Prairie, IL (onsite or primarily onsite as required by the client)
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
What you’ll gain
- Hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualization
- Mentorship from experienced analysts and exposure to business intelligence processes
- Opportunity to grow into more senior analytics or BI roles within an IT organization
Additional notes (legal & accessibility)
Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to fair hiring practices and compliance with U.S. employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — please let us know if you require assistance during the application process.
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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