Data Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to support enterprise data modernization initiatives and the development of executive-level reporting solutions. This individual will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams by transforming complex financial, grants, and operational data into intuitive, actionable dashboards and visualizations. The ideal candidate is a strong data storyteller who can understand business requirements, develop wireframes and reporting concepts, and leverage Microsoft Power BI to build impactful dashboards that support decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI.
• Transform complex datasets into clear, actionable visualizations that support executive and departmental decision-making.
• Develop reporting solutions for finance, budgeting, grants management, contracts, and operational performance metrics.
• Create visualizations that effectively communicate trends, risks, opportunities, and key business insights.
• Partner directly with business leaders, finance teams, and program stakeholders to gather requirements and understand reporting needs.
• Facilitate discussions to identify KPIs, metrics, reporting objectives, and dashboard functionality.
• Translate business requirements and wireframes into technical specifications and reporting solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders regarding data presentation and visualization best practices.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to uncover meaningful trends and opportunities.
• Develop compelling data narratives that help business users understand the story behind the data.
• Provide recommendations and actionable insights based on data analysis.
• Ensure reports are designed to drive engagement and informed decision-making.
• Build and optimize Power BI datasets, reports, dashboards, and data models.
• Develop DAX calculations, measures, KPIs, and advanced reporting functionality.
• Work with source systems and data teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Optimize report performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, program management, and leadership teams.
• Support data modernization initiatives and enterprise reporting strategies.
• Contribute to dashboard standards, governance, and reporting best practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or reporting.
• 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Power BI development experience.
• Advanced knowledge of: Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling, SQL.
• Experience gathering requirements directly from business stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into business-friendly insights.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting finance, budgeting, grants, or contract management functions.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Familiarity with wireframing and dashboard design principles.
• Experience working within public sector, healthcare, or government organizations.
• Experience supporting enterprise data modernization initiatives.

Skills

• Strong Power BI dashboard development expertise
• Exceptional data storytelling capabilities
• Executive-facing communication skills
• Requirements gathering and stakeholder management
• Financial and operational analytics experience
• Data visualization best practices
• Analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.