Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst – Santa Monica, CA (Onsite, 6-Month Contract To Hire) We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Analyst to join their team in Santa Monica. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic, creative environment and enjoys partnering closely with studio leaders, producers, and operations to deliver actionable insights and production-quality analytics solutions. Key Responsibilities • Own the intake, triage, and delivery of analytics requests from studio stakeholders, translating business questions into clear analytical plans and success metrics. • Independently design, build, and maintain end-to-end data solutions—including ETL/ELT pipelines, Airflow orchestration, Databricks transformations, advanced SQL analysis, and Tableau dashboards. • Develop, publish, and optimize interactive dashboards in Tableau to support decision-making across the organization. • Ensure data reliability and performance through advanced SQL techniques (complex joins, window functions, performance tuning). • Manage a personal backlog, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results with minimal oversight. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, define project scope, and iterate on analytics solutions. • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Skills & Experience • Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. • 2–3 years of hands-on experience in data analytics or data engineering. • Proven expertise with Databricks and advanced SQL (including complex joins, window functions, and performance optimization). • Strong experience building, publishing, and optimizing dashboards in Tableau. • Solid understanding of data engineering fundamentals, including ETL/ELT processes, Airflow orchestration, and job scheduling/monitoring. • Self-directed work style—able to manage own backlog and deliver results independently. PAY - 45-55/hr