Data Analyst

Associate Data Analyst (Elevate Program)Location: Indianapolis, INPay: $28/hr. (starting pay)Employment Type: Long-Term ContractWork Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite 3 Days per Week)About Brooksource ElevateBrooksource Elevate is an early-career development program designed to help recent graduates launch successful careers in technology. Through hands-on project work, mentorship, technical training, and professional development opportunities, associates gain real-world experience while building the skills needed to grow into future technology leaders.About the TeamThe Analytics Engineering and Visualization Hub is a centralized team within Finance Digital Transformation focused on building trusted data products that enable Finance and business teams to make smarter, faster decisions. The team develops semantic models, dashboards, and scalable analytics solutions that improve data accessibility, consistency, and business insight while helping lay the foundation for future AI capabilities.Position OverviewAs an Associate Data Analyst, you will support reporting, analytics, and decision-making initiatives across the organization by transforming data into meaningful insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who enjoys working with data, solving business problems, creating visualizations, and helping stakeholders make informed decisions.You will work alongside experienced analysts, analytics engineers, and business stakeholders to analyze data, develop reports and dashboards, and communicate insights that drive business outcomes. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, you will develop skills in data analysis, business intelligence, data visualization, and modern analytics platforms.What You'll DoAnalyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support business decision-makingCreate, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI and Microsoft FabricWrite SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from enterprise data sourcesPartner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and define key performance indicators (KPIs)Support the development and maintenance of semantic models and reporting datasetsPerform data validation and quality checks to ensure reporting accuracy and consistencyAssist with ad hoc analysis and provide recommendations based on findingsDocument business requirements, metrics definitions, and reporting processesCollaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutionsContinuously grow your analytical and technical skills through training, mentorship, and project-based learningBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldRecent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, research, or professional workBasic understanding of SQL and relational databasesExposure to data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or visualization concepts through coursework, internships, or projectsStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiencesEagerness to learn new technologies and work in a collaborative team environmentAuthorized to work in the United States without sponsorshipPreferred QualificationsInternship, co-op, capstone project, or coursework involving data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or visualizationExposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, or similar analytics platformsExperience creating reports, dashboards, or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar toolsFamiliarity with SQL, Python, Power Query, DAX, or other analytics toolsUnderstanding of data modeling, reporting metrics, and business intelligence conceptsExperience performing data analysis, forecasting, or business reportingExposure to GitHub or version control conceptsInterest in finance, business analytics, and data-driven decision-makingStrong communication, teamwork, presentation, and organizational skillsWhat You'll Gain Through ElevateHands-on experience delivering analytics and reporting solutions for enterprise stakeholdersMentorship from experienced data analysts, analytics engineers, and business intelligence professionalsExposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern analytics platformsProfessional development focused on communication, business acumen, data storytelling, and consulting skillsExperience working directly with business partners to turn data into actionable insightsABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN:At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We're your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it's contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That's the Eight Eleven promise.Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.