Product Analyst – Data & Analytics

• Must be local to the Columbus, Ohio area and if profile does not list Columbus Ohio as current location then you will be rejected Job Title: Product Analyst – Data & Analytics • Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid through January; On-site 5 days/week starting January) • Type: Contract (Immediate Start) with opportunity to extend and possible hire • Job Summary: • We are seeking a Product Analyst to join our Data & Analytics team for an immediate opening. This is a critical role requiring a self-driven, experienced professional who can contribute from day one. The ideal candidate will partner with Product Owners, Program Managers, Engineers, Analysts, and business stakeholders to drive forward key data initiatives in a Microsoft-centric environment. • Key Responsibilities: • Gather and document business and technical requirements • Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories • Facilitate team refinement sessions and support sprint commitments • Lead and execute UAT (User Acceptance Testing) • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and vendor partners • Validate requirements and test results through hands-on data analysis and SQL queries • Ideal Candidate Profile: • Experienced in product or business systems analysis, preferably in data and analytics domains • Comfortable working independently and able to thrive with minimal supervision • Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced, evolving environments • Brings a strong analytical mindset and clear communication skills • Capable of raising the standard for Product Analyst capabilities • Qualifications: • Proven track record in product or business systems analysis • Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodology • Hands-on experience planning and executing UAT • Strong SQL and data validation skills • Excellent documentation, collaboration, and communication abilities • Familiarity with Microsoft data tools (Power BI, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric) is a plus • Team & Environment Overview: • Join a collaborative Data & Analytics team that includes: • 6 Data Engineers (mix of FTEs and contractors) • 4 Data Analysts • 2 Data Scientists • A dedicated Architect • Work within a Microsoft-based tech stack including: • Azure Synapse Analytics • Microsoft Fabric (early-stage project underway) • Legacy on-premises data systems