Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Business Support Analyst

Location:  Atlanta, GA

Hire Type:  Contract 

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

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Compensation: $40-$55/hour

Job Responsibilities / Overview

The Senior Business Support Analyst is responsible for financial, operational, and process analysis, as well as financial modeling, planning, and reporting to support construction activities and its subsidiaries. This position develops and tracks capital budgets for the Engineering and Construction organization, publishes cost, production, and budget metrics for CEO and executive-level reviews, and provides support for construction-related activities, including data analysis and system support. This position will play a key role in advancing data-driven decision-making through analytics, automation, and scalable reporting solutions.

This is a highly analytical position that involves compilation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex financial information. It requires attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and cross-functional coordination.

Functional Expertise

• Develop capital budgets and forecasts for the New Business project portfolio utilizing financial and operational models.
• Compile and interpret financial and non-financial information to determine past performance, project future results, and identify trends to help drive business decisions.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results. Research and summarize financial transactions and events for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Prepare written and verbal explanations.
• Perform extensive cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities. Propose recommendations to leadership.
• Define and implement new metrics and develop insightful reports to proactively track performance and results. Monitor cost drivers and identify areas of greatest impact.
• Generate and present monthly capital reports and insights for CEO and executive-level reviews.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise insights to support executive and leadership decision-making.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI user experiences, reports, and dashboards that deliver clear, actionable insights for operational and executive audiences.
• Leverage SQL, Python, or other advanced analytical tools to navigate and analyze large datasets across multiple platforms, enabling data-driven insights and solutions to complex business and operational problems.
• Support Construction Operations staffing initiatives with modeling, analysis, and presentations.
• Assist with departmental O&M budgets and forecasts.
• Create visual presentations, including tables, charts, graphs, and other presentations of financial data and production metrics to summarize report information.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, improve processes, and resolve complex business and data issues.
• Complete ad hoc analysis to support business needs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the evolution of analytics, reporting standards, and data processes to support scalability and long-term business needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years finance, accounting, audit, engineering, or project controls experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Power BI, including dashboard development, data modeling, and user-centered report design.
• Advanced background in financial reporting, modeling, analysis, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals, audit concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to support multiple resources and adapt to changing priorities.
• Potential for extended hours during critical activities

Preferred:

• Experience in the energy sector, especially natural gas/pipelines, natural gas storage, or process plant development.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, OACS, PowerPlan, Power BI, SmartSheet.
• Knowledge of Databricks environments, workflows, and data pipelines.
• Advanced or expert-level Power BI experience, including complex models, performance optimization, and enterprise-scale dashboards.
• SQL and/or Python development experience, including Databricks workspace and job management.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps and Power Automate, including workflow automation and lightweight business process solutions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.