Senior Data Analyst

DescriptionKforce has a client in Miami, FL that is seeking a Senior Data Analyst.Key Responsibilities:* Conduct more complex data analysis and develop insights that support business objectives* Create and maintain more advanced reports and dashboards for various stakeholders* Build and maintain dbt models (staging, intermediate, mart layers) * Write and optimize SQL for data transformation and analysis * Design and enforce data testing/validation (dbt tests, source freshness checks) * Maintain documentation (dbt docs, data dictionaries, lineage) * Partner with stakeholders to translate business questions into metrics/dashboards * Manage version control workflows for dbt projects (Git-based) * Monitor data quality and troubleshoot pipeline failures* Identifies issues in data and processes, proposing effective solutions* Builds strong working relationships across teams and functions* Provide guidance and support to Data Analyst 1 in their daily tasks* Upholds ethical standards and sets a positive example for junior team members* Manages complex challenges with poise, maintaining focus under pressure* Actively contributes to change initiatives and encourages innovation within the team* Collaborates effectively with other departments to achieve shared goals* Takes on leadership roles in projects, mentoring junior analysts and guiding team efforts* Holds self and others accountable for meeting deadlines and achieving quality outcomesRequirements* Bachelor's degree in a related field; Advanced coursework or certifications preferred* Expert in resolving complex, high-stakes problems with innovative solutions* Extensive experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Luigi) and data integration platforms (e.g., Apache NiFi, Glue)* Skilled at supporting and managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines* Experience with statistical analysis and predictive modeling* Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data sets and present findings to senior analysts* Contribute to the development of best practices for data management and analysis* Ability to work with large and complex data sets* Experience with programming (e.g., Python, Shell Script, SQL), data modeling, and developing features within hyperscaler cloud environments* Basic understanding of GitHub* Proficient in advanced data cleaning techniques, such as normalization, handling categorical variables, and merging datasets* Experience using tools like Python (pandas, NumPy) or R for complex data manipulation* Ability to create interactive dashboards (Power BI), use calculated fields, and design complex visualizations that tell a compelling data story* Knowledge of best practices in data visualization and experience with custom visualizations* Understanding of how to create and maintain data models to support business reporting needs* Exceptional ability to influence and engage senior leaders with data-driven insights* Ability to articulate data-driven insights clearly to a diverse audienceJob TypeContractCompensation60 - $68