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Job#: 3037408 Job Description: We are hiring Data Analyst! Role: Data Analyst Supporting: Large Financial Services Client Location: Merrifield, VA (Hybrid) Assignment Type: Contract Only Duration: ~ 6 Months Role Overview: Are you passionate about transforming data into meaningful business insights? We’re seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support enterprise-level data governance and analytics initiatives within a fast-paced financial services environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with large-scale datasets, influence strategic decision-making, and help drive operational improvements through advanced reporting, analytics, and data quality initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex data challenges, and is eager to contribute to enterprise data governance best practices. If you enjoy working with analytics, dashboards, business intelligence tools, and cross-functional teams, we’d love to connect with you! Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain advanced dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions • Analyze and interpret large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights • Partner with stakeholders to gather, define, and validate business and data requirements • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and quality across reporting solutions • Create visualizations and business intelligence assets to support leadership decision-making • Support metadata management and data governance initiatives • Contribute to enhancements of enterprise data governance frameworks and processes • Collaborate with business, technology, and governance teams on strategic data initiatives • Assist with data preparation and analysis supporting larger data science initiatives • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical audiences • Mentor junior team members and contribute to analytics best practices Qualifications: • Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or enterprise analytics environments • Strong experience working with large datasets and performing complex analysis • Experience building reports, dashboards, and data visualizations • Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data quality controls • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • High attention to detail and commitment to data accurac y Preferred Skills: • Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools • Exposure to data catalog and metadata management platforms • Knowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks • Experience supporting data science or big data initiatives • Financial services or lending industry experience is a plus • Prior mentoring or leadership experience preferred Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $70.00 and $75.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Apply today if you’re ready to take the next step in your data analytics career! Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.