Data Analyst (Short-term)

DataStaff, Inc is seeking a Data Analyst for a short-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA. • This is a short-term, remote position. Job Description: This engagement focuses on converting the BugTrack issue management Excel extract into a comprehensive, interactive Power BI dashboard for leadership visibility and operational decision-making. The consultant will collaborate with the business, HIT, IT, and operational teams to define reporting requirements and translate them into a scalable data model and intuitive visualizations. Metrics will include (but are not limited to) total tickets opened/closed, aging of open tickets, ticket type and category distribution, priority trends, facility-level insights, EPMO-related tickets, and a dedicated AVATAR ticket dashboard (opened, closed, maintenance). The consultant will build automated refresh processes, apply data quality checks, and deliver a polished dashboard ready for leadership review. The resource may also be engaged in other Power BI work related to clients as it arises, if time is needed. Responsibilities: • Conduct requirements workshops with the business, HIT, IT, and operational stakeholders • Review and validate the BugTrack Excel extract structure • Build a Power BI data model optimized for large datasets • Develop visualizations for ticket volume, aging, type, category, priority, facility, and AVATAR metrics • Create filters, drill-downs, and role-based views • Establish refresh logic and data-quality validation steps • Iterate with stakeholders to refine usability and accuracy • Mentor and train clients’ identified SMEs for long-term maintenance • Create and develop documentation supporting the dashboards Deliverables: • Requirements document and dashboard mockups • Power BI data model and transformation scripts • Fully developed BugTrack dashboard with leadership-ready visuals • Documentation for refresh processes and data definitions • Knowledge-transfer session with internal staff Milestones Week 1-3: Requirements gathering & data review Week 4-8: Data modeling & initial dashboard build Week 9-10: Stakeholder review & refinement Week 11-12: Final dashboard delivery & documentation Required Skills: • Power BI & Data Modeling Expertise • Analytics & Data Interpretation • Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering • Technical & Tooling Skills • Training & Knowledge Transfer • Project & Delivery Skills Desired Skills: • Experience with EHR systems (Cerner/Oracle Millennium, AVATAR) • Background in operational reporting • IT service management analytics This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.