Senior Data Analyst

Title: Senior Data Analyst Location: Fully Onsite in Mclean, VA 6+ Months Contract with potential for extension Prioritizing local candidates Required Skills: • 8+ years of experience in Business and Data Analysis • Proficiency in SQL • Experience working in Agile teams, including creating business and technical user stories in Jira • Mortgage domain experience (required) • Familiarity with command-line operations, including executing Python scripts and navigating log directories to analyze logs • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret disparate data sources, distill complex information, and generate actionable insights • Ability to translate non-technical business requirements into technical rules or methodologies • Ability to quickly learn business operations and processes • Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences • Flexibility and adaptability to adjust plans based on evolving business needs Responsibilities • Contribute to the buildout of strategic, scalable data platforms in partnership with business and technology stakeholders • Partner with client analytics teams to understand business-specific data sources, elements, and relationships • Translate high-level business requirements into complete, end-to-end analytical solutions • Identify opportunities for advanced analytics and reporting across business-aligned testing teams • Collaborate with clients to expand capabilities in machine learning, natural language processing, and automation • Conduct exploratory data analysis to develop a strong understanding of targeted business areas • Work closely with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and drive project goals