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 Summary

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated, entry-level Junior Data Analyst to support business decisions by collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and reporting on data. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong Excel skills and basic SQL who want to grow into analytics through dashboarding and regular reporting.

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What You’ll Do

• Collect, clean, and organize data from internal and external sources to ensure reliable datasets for analysis.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Prepare clear, timely reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Write basic SQL queries to retrieve and validate data from databases.
• Use Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation) for ad-hoc analysis.
• Verify data accuracy and maintain data quality standards.
• Support daily reporting and routine analytics tasks.
• Work cross-functionally to understand business needs and translate them into analytics requirements.
• Present findings to team members and stakeholders in a concise, business-focused way.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or a related role (entry-level candidates encouraged).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables).
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau (building dashboards preferred).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication; able to explain findings to non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn new tools and techniques.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Schiller Park, IL (on-site / hybrid as determined by the confidential client)
• Estimated salary: $50,854 per year (estimated figure from the source posting)

Note: This posting complies with applicable state hiring disclosure requirements. Where local pay-transparency laws apply, the posted estimated salary is provided for candidate information.

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Nice-to-Have / Bonus Skills

• Coursework or projects using statistical methods or data visualization.
• Experience with Python (pandas) or R for data manipulation.
• Experience building automated reporting or ETL/cleaning scripts.
• Internship or project experience in analytics, business intelligence, or operations.

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Why This Role

• Entry-level growth path into analytics and business intelligence.
• Hands-on experience with core tools used by data teams (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau).
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional stakeholders and influence business decisions.

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About the Employer

This role is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client operating in the IT industry. Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process.

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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.