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Entry Level Data Analyst

Entry Level Data Analyst

market street talent • Greater Portland, ME
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Could you be a good fit?

We are looking for a highly analytical and collaborative Data Analyst to join the team of our exceptional client. This role focuses on supporting business initiatives through data analysis, reporting, visualization, and insights that drive operational improvements and informed decision-making.

This position requires strong technical data analysis skills, the ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand business needs, and the communication skills necessary to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate enjoys solving business problems through data and can comfortably move between technical analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k

What will your day look like?

As a Data Analyst, you will:

• Provide database and analytical support for multiple projects, programs, and business initiatives

• Gather, analyze, and interpret complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and insights

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business questions into analytical solutions

• Develop reports, dashboards, scorecards, measurements, and visualizations that support operational and strategic decision-making

• Perform data analyses using appropriate statistical methods and industry-standard visualization techniques

• Retrieve, validate, and analyze data from multiple systems and sources

• Present findings, recommendations, and insights to stakeholders at various levels of the organization

• Research and resolve data anomalies, quality issues, and data gaps

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify opportunities for process and performance improvements

• Develop documentation and maintain reporting processes that support ongoing business needs

• Assist in training and supporting users of data and reporting systems

• Monitor data quality and recommend solutions to improve data accuracy and reliability

• Lead analytical projects from concept through implementation while managing competing priorities and deadlines

You will be a good fit for this role if you have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong experience using SQL and/or Python for data analysis and reporting

• Experience creating dashboards, visualizations, and business reporting solutions

• Strong understanding of data analysis, data management, and data quality concepts

• Experience performing statistical analysis and interpreting business data

• Knowledge of descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, ANOVA, or similar analytical methodologies

• Advanced proficiency with databases, SQL querying, and data manipulation techniques

• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting capabilities

• Experience communicating analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to work directly with stakeholders to define requirements and identify business needs

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into meaningful business recommendations

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake

• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and predictive analytics

• Experience using statistical software such as R, SAS, JMP, Minitab, or similar platforms

• Experience supporting customer-focused or operational analytics initiatives

• Project management experience leading analytical workstreams

• Experience working with large-scale enterprise data environments

About Market Street Talent

Market Street Talent is a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.

Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world—one candidate, one client, one community at a time.

Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.

Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.

Sound like you?

Ready to turn data into actionable business insights and help drive meaningful decisions? Click “Apply Now” and let's start the conversation!

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Entry Level Data Analyst • Greater Portland, ME