Lead Data Analyst (Short‑Term Engagement)

The team currently supports approximately 30 Tableau reports, with three high‑usage dashboards accounting for roughly 90% of report views by HR stakeholders. Data flows from SQL Server to Tableau Server and Tableau Desktop. The role will involve working with sensitive HR data in a secure, highly governed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely support for ad hoc Tableau reporting requests submitted via Slack
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, insights, and trends that inform business decisions
• Develop, update, and maintain dashboards, reports, and forecasts that clearly tell a story through data
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, recommendations, and analysis (written, verbal, and presentation‑based)
• Produce high‑quality, value‑driven analytics that support operational improvements, KPI tracking, and root cause analysis
• Apply data visualization and design best practices while incorporating provided design direction
• Support and enhance existing analytics products and reporting environments, including governance, documentation, and access controls
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners and serve as a trusted, consultative advisor to business clients, including senior leaders
• Capture business requirements and contribute to KPI frameworks and analytical standards
• Leverage metrics and analytics to inform forecasts related to cost, risk, and performance
• Demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and comfort working in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments

Environment & Tools

• Data sourced from SQL Server
• Tableau Server and Tableau Desktop (Creator license provided)
• Access provisioned through Active Directory groups (setup typically completed within 3 business days)
• Sensitive HR data handled in a secure and compliant environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or a related field
• 4–5+ years of professional experience in analytics or data‑related roles
• 3+ years of hands‑on analytics experience supporting business decision‑making
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in research, data analysis, reporting, or application development
• Strong expertise with analytical tools such as SQL, SAS, Excel, SPSS, R, or similar platforms
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Proven ability to analyze data from multiple internal and external sources
• Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience providing department‑level expertise and contributing analysis at an enterprise level

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable stepping into an established reporting environment with minimal ramp‑up
• Able to prioritize and respond quickly to urgent, ad hoc reporting needs
• Trusted communicator who partners effectively with business stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing sensitive data responsibly