Data Analyst

Data analysts play a critical role in transforming raw business information into actionable insights that drive decision-making across organizations. This opportunity could involve working with substantial datasets, building dashboards, and collaborating with stakeholders to answer complex business questions through data visualization and statistical analysis. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Analyst positions based in Chicago, Illinois. Roles of this type typically sit within analytics teams or business intelligence functions, supporting the delivery of insights that inform strategy, operations and commercial decisions. The work could involve partnering across departments to scope analytics requirements, translating business questions into data queries, and presenting findings through interactive dashboards and reports. Typical Role Overview Location: Chicago, Illinois, USAType: Contract Full-timeRate: $560 - $800 per dayDomain: Data analytics business intelligence What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include: Analyzing structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, patterns and anomaliesWriting SQL queries to extract and transform data from multiple sourcesBuilding and maintaining dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau or ExcelPerforming statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to validate business assumptionsDocumenting data pipelines, methodologies and findings for stakeholders and team membersCollaborating with business leaders to clarify analytics requirements and deliver insights on scheduleSupporting the improvement of data quality and the accuracy of reporting processes What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 2-5 years' experience in data analysis, business intelligence or a related analytics roleProficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating dataStrong experience with at least one data visualization tool (Power BI, Tableau or Excel)Working knowledge of statistical analysis and analytical methodsAbility to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesAuthorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics or related fieldGoogle Analytics Certification, Microsoft Power BI Certification or Tableau Desktop Specialist certificationExperience with Python or R for statistical analysisFamiliarity with data pipeline management and ETL processes What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Exposure to real-world datasets and the opportunity to solve meaningful business problemsScope to develop technical skills in SQL, data visualization and statistical analysisPotential progression toward senior analytics roles or analytics leadership, where supported by the role factsFlexibility, professional development support, and the opportunity to work on diverse analytical projects across multiple business areas About Specialist Staffing Group We are a leading staffing and recruitment organization specializing in connecting talented professionals with compelling opportunities across data, technology, finance and professional services. We partner with organizations to build high-performing teams and support career development at every stage. How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.