Business Analyst II: 26-00440

Primary Skills: Business Analysis (Expert), Data Analysis (Expert), SQL (Expert), Dashboarding (Proficient), Communication (Expert) Contract Type: W2 Duration: 12 months with possible extension Location: Nashville, TN () Pay Range: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour #LP Job Summary: We are seeking a Business Analyst II for a 12-month contract to support data-driven decision-making across large-scale enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst, working on complex projects within large enterprises, Fortune 500 environments, or scalable startups. This role focuses heavily on analytics, SQL-based data exploration, dashboarding, and translating insights into clear business requirements and measurable business impact. The candidate must be able to clearly articulate their analysis, explain project contributions, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Prior experience in the pricing domain or the airline industry is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities: • Analyze complex datasets to uncover trends, insights, and business opportunities • Translate analytics and data findings into clear business requirements • Develop and maintain dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or AWS QuickSight • Write SQL queries to support analysis (SQL skills will be tested during interview process) • Explain the business impact of analysis to technical and non-technical stakeholders • Support large-scale, enterprise-level projects with data-driven recommendations • Clearly document and communicate analysis, assumptions, and outcomes • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics with business goals Must-Have Skills: • 3-5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst • Strong SQL skills (hands-on, coding-level proficiency required) • Experience with data visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI, or QuickSight • Ability to translate data insights into actionable business requirements • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain work and project contributions Industry Experience: • Prior Business Analyst or Data Analyst experience within a Pricing domain or Airline industry is preferred ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!