Business Analyst

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a Long-term Contract opportunity (with possibility of going perm) in Stamford, Connecticut. . This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working hands-on with complex datasets, turning findings into practical recommendations, and supporting business decisions through clear reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical ability with effective communication skills and is comfortable explaining project goals, methods, and outcomes from end to end. Data visualization experience is preferred!

Responsibilities:

• Examine high-volume datasets and spreadsheets to identify trends, issues, and opportunities that can improve business performance.

• Translate data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders through reports, dashboards, and presentations.

• Build and maintain analytical outputs using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, and BigQuery.

• Partner with business teams to gather reporting needs, define metrics, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Work with information from ERP and CRM platforms to evaluate operational results and produce meaningful business insights.

• Document analytical approaches, project steps, and outcomes to clearly communicate the full lifecycle of assigned work.

• Contribute to data visualization initiatives by designing dashboards and summaries that make complex information easier to understand.

• Support ongoing analysis activities in a hands-on individual contributor capacity, with a focus on execution rather than people management.

Qualifications:

• Experience in business analysis with the ability to interpret large datasets and convert results into practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including working with very large spreadsheets containing extensive row counts.
• Hands-on capability with data and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, and BigQuery.
• Familiarity with ERP and CRM data environments and an understanding of how business systems support reporting needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain project objectives, methodology, and results clearly.
• Academic background in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric is advantageous.
• A GitHub portfolio or other examples of analytical project work would be considered a plus.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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