Data Analyst

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Data Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC.

*This position is hybrid; 3 days per week will be on-site

Job Description:

The Data Analyst will conduct data analysis, create data mappings, develop dashboards, and ensure data quality and integrity. This role will support business requirements, change management documentation, and stakeholder collaboration to align data solutions with business needs. The analyst will work closely with a technical lead and participate in design discussions and planning with the broader development team. The role will also involve developing data products, documenting data functionality, and performing statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning to uncover actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis, create data mappings, develop dashboards, and ensure data quality and integrity
• Leverage Spark SQL within Databricks to query and analyze large datasets, writing efficient and complex SQL queries
• Collaborate closely with data engineers to design and deliver high-quality data products
• Develop detailed data mappings to support the integration and transformation of data from diverse sources into structured, analysis-ready formats
• Design and build intuitive, informative dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Databricks' native visualization tools to effectively communicate insights
• Build Gold-layer data products to support custom-built dashboards, APIs, and UI tools
• Create clear and comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, mappings, models, and dashboard functionality
• Perform statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights

Required Skills:

• 5 Years - Databricks and PySpark proficiency: hands-on experience working in the Databricks platform and using PySpark for data analysis and transformation.
• 5 Years - Advanced Spark SQL: the ability to write efficient, complex queries to analyze large datasets within Databricks.
• 5 Years - Data visualization and dashboarding: building clear, intuitive dashboards in Power BI and Databricks’ native visualization tools to communicate insight
• 5 Years - Data mapping and modeling: developing detailed mappings that integrate and transform data
• 5 Years - Business requirements and stakeholder collaboration: gathering and developing business requirements
• 5 Years - Data quality and analysis: conducting thorough data analysis

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.