Product Data Analyst _ Atlanta, GA (W2/ Local)

Product Data Analyst Location : Atlanta, GA Local / W2/ Direct Cleint Qualifications: 5+ years in Data Science, Analytics Engineering, or Applied ML; proven builder of operational tools. 3–5+ years hands‐on with Power BI (DAX, Power Query/M, data modeling, performance tuning). Experience integrating enterprise systems (LMS, HRIS, scheduling, ERP or similar). Strong SQL and data modeling (normalized + analytics/star schemas). Pipelines with Python and one of Airflow/Prefect/dbt (or similar). Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data services. Dashboarding/storytelling for exec audiences; paginated reports expertise. Ability to lead and deliver multiple workstreams in parallel; excellent stakeholder communication, Scheduling optimization / workforce planning (ILP/CP, heuristics, rules‐based systems).LMS integrations (Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, Workday Learning, Docebo, etc.). Power Platform: Power Apps (canvas/model‐driven), Power Automate. Advanced DAX, M, custom visuals, Power BI REST API, row‐level security. Data warehousing, performance tuning, and automation. Microsoft Certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate, Power Platform App Maker). Experience in training/learning ops or field operations environments. Responsibilities: Overview: Replace a manual Excel-based facilitator scheduling process with a scalable, rules‐driven platform; build live LMS integrations and executive dashboards; and stand up a unified facilitator intelligence profile system (qualifications, utilization, performance). Own the Power BI / Power Platform stack (dashboards, paginated reports, data models, governance, training) that powers operational and executive decision‐making • Coordinates with the Scrum Master, Delivery Team, and Product Managers in various planning events including Sprint Planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, etc. • Initiate and translate product road map into manageable product backlog in collaboration with Product Managers and key business stakeholders • Own and prioritize Team Backlog • Responsible for defining and accepting User Stories • Ensures Product Management team has insight and understanding in Product and effective prioritization of Backlog Items • Liaise with Product Manager to understand the features and changes in product requirements and support the release planning and sprint planning exercises • Full Understanding of Epic, Feature, Story breakdown and alignment to backlog • Establish partnership and working alignment with Delivery team and Product Management team enabling value driven delivery • Keen understanding of the Product(s) and serves as a Subject Matter Expert to the team and external partners • Serve as mentor for junior Product Owners cultivating and growing skillset, Agile mindset, and ability to unlock value delivery • Champion and drive delivery through the Five Levels of Agile Planning: Vision, Roadmap, Release Plan, Sprint Plan, Day Plan • Understanding of Client IT Technology and Applications with the ability to support Technical Product Owners with direction and alignment.