Entry-Level Data Analyst

Job Title: Entry-Level Data Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Only W2

Job Description:

·       Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources.

·       Write SQL queries to extract and manipulate data.

·       Create reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

·       Perform data validation and identify data quality issues.

·       Analyze trends, patterns, and business performance metrics.

·       Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

·       Support senior analysts and business teams with ad-hoc data requests.

·       Maintain and update datasets, reports, and dashboards.

·       Communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

·       Document data sources, processes, and reporting procedures.

·       Assist with automating repetitive reporting tasks.

Required Skills:

·       SQL — SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, aggregations.

·       Excel — PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, charts, data cleaning.

·       Basic understanding of data analysis and statistics.

·       Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau.

·       Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Strong attention to detail.

·       Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

·       Python, especially Pandas and NumPy.

·       Power BI/DAX or Tableau.

·       Basic knowledge of relational databases.

·       Understanding of ETL/data pipelines.

·       Basic knowledge of statistics.

·       Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

·       Experience working with large datasets.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.