Technical Data Analyst

Senior Technical / Data Analyst – People Domain Activation Contract Position with a Major Investment Firm Location: Newark, NJ Schedule: Hybrid – 3 Days/Week Onsite Duration: 12+ Month Contract Compensation: Up to $80/hr C2C | Up to $70/hr W2 Open to Corp-to-Corp Local Candidates Only Position Overview We are seeking a Technical / Data Analyst to support a large-scale People Domain Activation initiative focused on transitioning HR and People data into an enterprise Data-as-a-Product operating model. This individual will work closely with Domain Owners, Data Stewards, Architects, Data Engineering teams, and business stakeholders to help define, govern, analyze, and activate People-related data assets across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with HR/People data, enterprise data governance, analytics, metadata management, and data quality initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Lead the inventory and documentation of People domain data assets • Partner with data architects and engineers to support conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling initiatives • Define data quality rules, validations, and issue management workflows for People domain assets • Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and data mapping specifications • Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets from multiple sources to identify trends and actionable insights • Utilize Microsoft Purview, including data catalog and lineage capabilities, to identify trusted datasets and assess downstream reporting impact • Work directly with business users to gather requirements and develop analytical and reporting solutions • Support strategic initiatives and business cases through quantitative analysis and data-driven recommendations • Present findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders • Collaborate with IT and business teams to establish and improve data management best practices • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through analytics and process improvement initiatives Required Qualifications • Strong understanding of HR / People data and related business processes • Deep knowledge of People / HR architecture and enterprise data environments • Experience handling PI/PHI-sensitive data • Exposure to enterprise Data Management & Governance standards and operating models • Strong SQL and Excel skills • Experience with Python for data analysis is preferred • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to present complex data concepts in a clear and concise manner • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications • Experience working within HR, People Analytics, or the insurance industry • Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including data catalog and lineage capabilities • Familiarity with cloud-based data lake, data hub, or enterprise database environments • Experience working within Agile and cross-functional delivery teams