Business Analyst / Data Analyst (Contract)

Business Analyst / Data Analyst (Contract) Pay Rate: $72.50/hour Start Date: July 6, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2026 Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only — sponsorship is not available for this contract. This role is onsite in Cleveland, Columbus, or Albany NY. Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst / Data Analyst (BA/DA) to support the Enterprise Shared Analytics Marts (ESAM) squad within Enterprise Data and Information Services (EDIS) . This contract role plays a critical part in delivering enterprise‑scale data solutions that power reporting, analytics, regulatory initiatives, and strategic business insights. You will collaborate closely with business partners, architects, data engineers, and downstream consumers to define requirements, analyze data, and ensure accurate, end‑to‑end data delivery across the Enterprise Data Supply Chain. Key Responsibilities Partner with business and technology stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements. Own end‑to‑end data attribution and source‑to‑target mapping across source systems, CAM, and downstream marts. Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications , including transformations, derivations, and business rules. Provide SQL logic, data validation rules, and mapping guidance to support development and data engineering teams. Contribute to logical and physical data models and entity‑relationship diagrams. Support solution design to ensure alignment with business objectives, data standards, and user experience best practices. Lead and participate in requirement and mapping reviews to ensure quality, consistency, traceability, and auditability. Perform data analysis, profiling, and validation to assess data quality, completeness, and downstream impacts. Support SIT and UAT by defining test scenarios, validating results, and assisting with defect resolution. Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and estimates to project managers and stakeholders. Apply SDLC and Agile methodologies throughout the full lifecycle from discovery through delivery and post‑implementation support. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement in data quality, delivery efficiency, and documentation standards. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of Business Analysis and/or Data Analysis experience, OR Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent work experience. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Advanced SQL skills for data analysis, validation, and requirement translation. Experience with data mapping , data modeling , and enterprise data platforms. Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery) . Preferred Qualifications Experience in IT within banking or financial services . Strong understanding of enterprise data supply chains and downstream impacts. Experience with Agile , Scrum, Jira, and Confluence. Background in data quality analysis and automation for validations. Working knowledge of Ab Initio , mainframe systems, and BI tools such as Tableau . Understanding of SDLC, security, risk management, and IT controls. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greenfield Talent