Job Description
Transform Data into Decisions. Are you ready to launch your career in the high-growth field of analytics? DataFirst Solutions is seeking a motivated Data Analyst Associate in Cleveland, OH. We are looking for talent, not just experience. Our team is dedicated to mentoring entry-level professionals and helping you grow into a senior analyst role.
As a vital member of our analytics team, you will play a key role in uncovering insights that drive our business forward. We value curiosity, precision, and the ability to communicate complex data simply.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive Training: Paid mentorship program for SQL, Tableau, and Excel.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways to Senior Data Analyst and Management roles.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with the latest tools in cloud computing and data visualization.
- Impactful Work: Your insights will directly influence our strategic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in Data Collection & Cleaning: Gather data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency for reporting.
- Dashboard Creation: Build and maintain interactive dashboards using Tableau or Power BI to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Support Business Intelligence: Work with senior analysts to prepare reports that help stakeholders make data-driven decisions.
- Data Validation: Perform routine checks and audits on datasets to identify errors or anomalies.
- Stakeholder Communication: Present findings and trends to non-technical audiences in a clear, professional manner.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) is required; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus but not mandatory.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot trends within complex datasets.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to bridge the gap between data and business strategy.
- Problem Solving: Proactive approach to troubleshooting data issues and proposing solutions.