Data Analyst

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Data Analyst in Lakeland, FL.Summary:We are seeking a Data Analyst to join a growing Data and Analytics team within a fast-paced technology organization. This individual will play a key role in transforming complex data into actionable business insights, supporting strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and cross-functional business initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, proactive, and able to identify trends and opportunities beyond standard reporting.Key Responsibilities:* Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports using modern BI tools* Analyze complex data sets utilizing SQL to uncover trends, patterns, and business insights* Administer business intelligence platforms, including user management, permissions, automations, and content governance* Validate and monitor reporting data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability* Prepare, organize, and structure data to support reporting and analytics initiatives* Maintain and optimize data transformation pipelines to improve data quality and efficiency* Gather business requirements and create functional specifications for advanced data engineering needs* Support end users by responding to reporting and analytics inquiries while contributing to training and adoption efforts* Identify new metrics and opportunities within existing data to enhance business intelligence capabilities* Maintain data dictionaries and documentation to ensure transparency and consistency across reporting assets* Stay current on emerging analytics, reporting, and data visualization best practicesRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience* 4+ years of experience in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence* Strong SQL skills with experience querying and analyzing relational databases* Experience developing dashboards and reports using BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, Sigma, or similar tools* Experience working with Snowflake or comparable cloud data warehouse technologies* Understanding of data modeling, reporting structures, and data governance practices* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and lookupsPreferred Qualifications:* Experience with DBT and data transformation pipelines* Exposure to ETL tools such as Alteryx, Fivetran, MuleSoft, Tray.io, or similar technologies* Experience with Python, R, or other analytical programming languages* Background in supply chain, regulatory, compliance, or track-and-trace analytics environments* Familiarity with AI-powered development and productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologiesIdeal Candidate Profile:* Strong business acumen with the ability to derive insights and recommendations beyond the obvious data points* Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and presents solutions* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills* Comfortable translating complex technical findings into actionable business recommendations* Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, customer-focused environmentJob TypeDirect HireCompensation50 - $60