Database Analyst / Programmer 3

Position Title: Database Analyst / Programmer 3 Senior Data Analyst Business Intelligence & Analytics
Location: Peoria, IL/Chicago, IL/Broomfield, CO (Hybrid)

About The AES Group:

For over 20 years, The AES Group has been a trusted technology staffing and services partner to some of the world's most innovative enterprises. We bring businesses and talent together to deliver impactful cloud, data, AI, and digital solutions that transform organizations and create lasting value.

At AES, we believe partnerships are the cornerstone of sustainable growth. By forging strategic alliances with IT staffing firms, MSPs and government prime contractors, we amplify our reach, deliver greater value to clients and accelerate innovation. Our success is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to solving complex workforce challenges together.

Job Overview

Seeking a Database Analyst / Programmer 3 to support equipment management applications by gathering stakeholder requirements, analyzing large and complex datasets, and delivering actionable insights. The role will help drive application enhancements, improve customer experience, and support go-to-market strategies through data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions.
• Analyze existing reporting and data products and recommend enhancements.
• Gather and document business and technical requirements from stakeholders.
• Define technical specifications for reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate requirements to senior analysts and technical teams.
• Support senior analysts by fulfilling data requests and providing analytical insights.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and business insights.
• Contribute to production-ready analytics solutions and reporting initiatives.

Team Environment

• Small, collaborative team consisting of 3 core members working closely with a 4th team member.
• Regular interaction with internal stakeholders and business users.
• Opportunity to work on customer usage analytics and equipment management applications.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, or a related analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree is not required .
• Strong understanding of:
  • Business Data Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering & Analysis
  • Data Accuracy & Quality Assurance
  • Technical Documentation
  • Stakeholder Communication

Preferred Technical Skills

• 2+ years of experience querying and analyzing large, complex datasets using Snowflake or similar data platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of data structures.
• 2+ years of experience developing dashboards and visualizations using:
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
• Experience with AI-related workflows , including:
  • Data Pipeline Engineering
  • Prompt Engineering
• Experience deploying analytics or reporting solutions into production environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Top Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale datasets.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Self-motivation and ownership mindset.

Summary of Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of Data Analysis/Reporting experience
• Snowflake or similar data platform experience
• SQL expertise
• Tableau and/or Power BI dashboard development
• Requirements gathering and business analysis
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience working with large, complex datasets
• AI workflow exposure (Prompt Engineering/Data Pipelines preferred)