Senior Data Analyst - Decision Science (SQL-Focused)

Job Description

Data Analyst – Cost Estimation & Insights (SQL-Heavy)

Our client is seeking a data-driven problem solver to join their core cost estimation team. This role is best described as a “Business Analyst on steroids” —focused on deep data investigation, root-cause analysis, and insight generation within production data environments.

This is not a machine learning or advanced modeling role. The ideal candidate thrives in SQL, enjoys untangling complex data issues, and can translate business logic into clear analytical findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze complex data issues within cost estimation outputs, including identifying erroneous, missing, or illogical results
• Use SQL extensively to mine large datasets, uncover patterns, and determine why issues are occurring—not just that they exist
• Translate business rules and product logic into clear analytical queries and insights
• Perform root-cause analysis on production issues such as service failures, inconsistent outputs, or data gaps
• Communicate findings clearly to product and technical partners to inform prioritization and product improvements
• Support ongoing product maturity as solutions move into and operate within production environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

What This Role Is Not

Why This Role Matters

As the client’s product continues to operate in production, data anomalies, investigation requests, and insight needs are increasing. This role is critical to enabling faster issue diagnosis, smarter prioritization of fixes, and continuous product improvement.