Job Description
Job Description
Title : Data Analytics Consultant - IS&T (Contract-to-Hire)
Location : Manhattan, NY (5th Avenue) Onsite 4 days / week (Fridays remote)
Engagement : 6-month contract (1099 / freelance), with potential for salaried full-time conversion (W2)
Industry : Luxury Retail / Global Consumer Goods
Start Date : ASAP
Work Authorization : Must already be legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship available now or in the future.
About the Role
This is a high-impact opportunity to join a global data and analytics team supporting major reporting and business intelligence initiatives for a top-tier international luxury brand. This role sits at the crossroads of business analysis, project coordination, and hands-on data operations ideal for candidates who enjoy translating business needs into actionable data solutions without being full-time developers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate data requests and project timelines between business teams and global IS&T (including France and central support)
- Write user stories, track Jira tickets, and manage delivery across multiple stakeholders
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) for a widely used commercial reporting tool (NEMO)
- Monitor and resolve data quality issues within the GCP BigQuery platform
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and progress reporting
- Participate in global meetings, project reviews, and process improvement discussions
Ideal Experience & Technical Skills
3-5 years in a hybrid role spanning BA / PM / Data Analyst responsibilitiesStrong experience writing user stories and managing technical delivery using JiraProficient with SQL (BigQuery or SQL Server) for querying and troubleshooting dataFamiliar with cloud data platforms (GCP preferred) and data architecture fundamentalsPower BI knowledge is helpful (not required to build dashboards)Previous experience in retail or consumer goods industries is a plusSoft Skills
Strong communicator with the ability to drive progress and influence stakeholders across functionsOrganized and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environmentAdaptable, proactive, and confident working in matrixed structures and cross-cultural teamsWhy This Role
Join a globally recognized brand with strong career advancement potentialWork in a high-visibility role, exposed to executive-level stakeholders and strategic projectsBlend technical analytics work with hands-on project ownershipPotential to transition into a permanent, salaried internal role after the initial contractTo Apply
Submit your resume in confidence to claudelle@cbsmartrecruit.com . Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. A signed NDA will be required before further client details are shared.