SQL Business Analyst

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a SQL Business Analyst in Saint Louis, MO.Summary:We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled SQL Business Analyst to support enterprise data initiatives and ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of business-critical data. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, helping to resolve data-related issues, validate data quality, investigate data lineage, and support ongoing enhancements to data platforms and processes.The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL expertise, experience working within large enterprise environments, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to improve efficiency and accelerate delivery is highly preferred.Responsibilities:* Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams to support data-related initiatives and issue resolution* Ensure data products and solutions align with business needs and organizational objectives* Investigate and resolve data inquiries, including data discrepancies, duplicate records, data quality concerns, and validation requests* Analyze data lineage and trace data mappings across systems to identify root causes of issues* Perform data quality assessments, validation testing, and anomaly detection* Participate in regular triage sessions and production support activities to evaluate, prioritize, and resolve issues* Create, update, and manage work items and tickets within Jira* Partner with quality assurance and validation teams to ensure comprehensive testing standards are met* Review existing processes and workflows to ensure completeness, accuracy, and operational effectiveness* Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance data quality and operational efficiencyRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field* 5+ years of experience writing and analyzing SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and ad hoc analysis* 5+ years of experience working within a large enterprise environment* Experience performing data quality analysis, data validation, and root cause investigation* Understanding of data lineage, data mapping, and data flow processes* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills* Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail* Experience working in Agile environments and utilizing Jira for workflow management* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams* Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment* Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environmentNice to Have/Preferred Skills:* 3-5 years of programming experience* Experience with Python for data analysis, automation, or scripting* Experience with UNIX/Linux shell scripting* Experience with Snowflake or other modern cloud data platforms* Data warehousing experience* Experience with data observability, monitoring, or data validation tools* Knowledge of AI-assisted development, analytics, or automation tools* Experience supporting large-scale data platforms and enterprise data ecosystemsJob TypeContractCompensation56 - $63