Data Analyst

Data Analyst Location: Anywhere Contract Type: Contract Category: Data Industry: Financial Services Workplace Type: Remote Standard Hours: Open Reference ID: JN -102026-109267 Date Posted: 10/29/2026 Shortcut: Description Remote in or Richmond, VA Our client seeks a Data Analyst to partner with business stakeholders to translate needs into data solutions. The role will design metrics and dashboards, deliver business intelligence insights, and drive adherence to data quality management, metadata, lineage, and governance. The analyst will build monitoring tools for data quality and collaborate with technology teams on security and access controls. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $40.00 to $45.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities Partner with the business to translate needs into tools, metrics, and dashboards for insights and visualization. Drive analyses that yield actionable insights on business strategies. Promote and enforce data quality management principles including metadata, lineage, and business definitions. Collaborate with technology teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance. Build and execute tools to monitor and report on data quality. Experience Requirements Experience with scripting in at least one of Python, R, Spark, or SQL. Experience with a business intelligence visualization tool. Experience querying, analyzing, and working with data languages and platforms. Experience with Snowflake services. Experience with AWS services preferred. Knowledge of data governance and data quality management concepts and tools such as Informatica DQ preferred. Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred. Education Requirements Bachelor’s in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, or Computer Science, with at least 2 years of data analytics experience, or a Master’s degree obtained by the start date. Master’s in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline preferred. Benefits W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality. Diversity and Inclusion Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Eliassen Group Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr