Data Analyst Job Description Template

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Data Analyst

ClassificationExempt

Reports ToAnalytics Manager

DepartmentAnalytics

Job Summary

Turns data into insight by building reports and analyses that help teams make better decisions.

Essential Functions

Collect, clean, and validate data from multiple sources
Build and maintain dashboards and recurring reports
Analyze trends and present findings to stakeholders
Write queries to extract and transform data
Partner with teams to define metrics and reporting needs
Document data sources, definitions, and methods

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience
2+ years of data analysis experience
Proficiency in SQL and spreadsheet analysis

Preferred:

Experience with a data visualization tool

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