Data Analyst - Sr

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WAS CREATED BY AI, REVIEW BEFORE POSTING Position: Data Analyst - Sr - W2 Only Location: Mclean VA - onsite Hybrid Duration: Contract Job ID: 180485 Job Overview: A Senior Data Analyst is responsible for transforming complex data into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. This role involves working with large datasets, building reports and dashboards, performing advanced analysis, and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver high-quality analytical solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with modern data tools, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Responsibilities: Collect, clean, validate, and transform large and complex datasets from multiple sources to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support business performance tracking and decision-making. Perform advanced data analysis, including trend analysis, segmentation, forecasting, and root cause analysis to identify patterns and insights. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and translate business questions into analytical solutions. Work closely with data engineering and IT teams to optimize data pipelines, data models, and data quality processes. Document data definitions, methodologies, and analytical approaches to ensure transparency and repeatability of analysis. Present findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams in a clear, concise, and actionable manner. Support ad hoc data requests and exploratory analysis to address urgent business needs and strategic initiatives. Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting and analysis tasks to improve efficiency and consistency. Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards when handling and analyzing data. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree At least 1 year of experience with hands on Snowflake SQL At least 1 year of experience Python coding along with automation scripting skills. At least 1 year of experience in querying, analyzing, and working with data languages and platforms. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus. Proven experience in a senior or lead data analyst role, working with large, complex datasets in a corporate or consulting environment. Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, joining, and manipulating data across multiple tables and databases. Hands-on experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, or similar). Solid understanding of data modeling concepts, relational databases, and data warehousing principles. Experience with statistical analysis and analytical techniques, including descriptive and diagnostic analytics; exposure to predictive analytics is a plus. Proficiency with analytical tools or programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and automation is preferred. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex business questions into structured analytical approaches. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within established data governance, privacy, and security frameworks. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $52- $56/hr The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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