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The Helmsman Group LLC

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SENIOR DATA ANALYST

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Position: Senior Data Analyst

Job Type: (Remote)

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

  • 4–7 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Key Skills

  • 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

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