SENIOR DATA ANALYST
Louisiana, MO - USA
Job Summary
Position: Senior Data Analyst
Job Type: (Remote)
The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing complex business data developing actionable insights and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position works closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to develop reports dashboards data models and analytical solutions that improve business performance and operational efficiency.
Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends patterns opportunities and business risks.
Develop and maintain interactive dashboards reports and performance metrics using BI tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar platforms.
Write and optimize SQL queries to extract transform and analyze data from multiple sources.
Translate business requirements into analytical solutions KPIs dashboards and reporting tools.
Partner with Finance Operations Sales Marketing IT and other departments to understand business needs and provide data-driven recommendations.
Develop and maintain data models and reporting datasets to support business intelligence initiatives.
Perform data validation quality checks and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring reports and improve reporting processes.
Conduct trend analysis forecasting variance analysis and root-cause analysis.
Prepare executive-level reports and presentations that clearly communicate key findings and recommendations.
Monitor business KPIs and provide insights into performance against goals and targets.
Assist with data governance documentation definitions and reporting standards.
Collaborate with data engineers and IT teams to improve data availability and reliability.
Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on analytical methods reporting standards and best practices.
Support strategic projects and ad-hoc analysis as requested by management.
Maintain confidentiality and security of business and customer data.
Bachelors degree in Business Analytics Data Analytics Statistics Computer Science Finance Economics or a related field.
47 years of experience in data analytics business intelligence or a related analytical role.
Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or Qlik.
Experience developing dashboards KPIs and management reports.
Strong understanding of data analysis data modeling and business intelligence concepts.
Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources.
Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable business insights.
Experience with Python R or other analytical programming languages.
Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake Azure AWS or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data warehouse concepts.
Experience with financial operational sales or customer analytics.
Familiarity with data governance and data quality practices.
Experience mentoring junior analysts or leading analytics projects.
Business Intelligence & Analytics
SQL
Power BI / Tableau
Data Visualization
Dashboard Development
Data Modeling
KPI Development
Statistical Analysis
Forecasting & Trend Analysis
Data Quality & Validation
Advanced Excel
Business Requirements Analysis
Executive Reporting
Problem Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Analytical Thinking