Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst Experience Level: 2-3 Years Location: Richmond, VA / McLean, VA / Hybrid Duration: 12+ Months Contract Client Industry: Banking Pay Rate: Open, Depending on Experience (DOE) 🚀 Position Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic Data Analyst with 2-3 years of experience to contribute to our data team within the banking sector. This role offers an opportunity to grow skills in requirements analysis, data governance, and hands-on data manipulation. The successful candidate will support senior team members by performing core analytical tasks, ensuring data quality, and assisting with reporting development using Python and SQL. 🔑 Key Responsibilities • Requirements Support: Assist senior analysts in internal customer meetings to understand and document basic data and reporting needs. • Documentation: Contribute to requirements mapping and basic documentation efforts to support data engineering partners. • Data Governance & Quality: Participate in Metadata registration activities and assist in configuring and testing basic data quality rules. • ETL Support: Support the coordination of testing efforts for ETL pipelines and validate results under guidance. • Hands-On Analysis & Reporting: Execute core analytical tasks, leveraging proficiency in SQL for data extraction and Python for manipulation. Assist in building and maintaining dashboards and reports. • Communication: Utilize strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders. 🛠️ Required Skills & Qualifications • Experience: 2-3 years of professional experience in a data analysis or business intelligence role. • Technical Proficiency: Foundational, hands-on experience with SQL (writing complex queries) and working knowledge of Python for data tasks (e.g., Pandas). • Analytical Skills: Basic proficiency in data cleansing, analysis, and reporting development. • Data Familiarity: Understanding of core data concepts, including ETL processes, metadata, and data quality principles. • Communication: Ability to clearly articulate findings and requirements in both written and verbal formats.