Analytics Engineer - Analyst

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Karnataka; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is seeking a Data & Analytics Analyst to support data pipelines, modeling, and BI reporting across the US and India. You will work with Data Engineers, Power BI Developers, and stakeholders to deliver analytics solutions under guidance.

The role is designed for entry-level to early-career professionals building foundational capability in data engineering, BI, and analytics delivery, with responsibilities spanning requirements, data prep, validation, and production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, testing, and support of Data & Analytics solutions.
• Support ETL/ELT development activities across data pipelines and models.
• Write and maintain SQL queries and Python scripts for data prep and validation.
• Develop Power BI reports and dashboards using standard design patterns.
• Build Power BI semantic models with source tables, relationships, and measures.
• Work with cloud data sources (Azure, AWS, Databricks) for reporting needs.
• Document reporting requirements, data definitions, and open questions.
• Support QA, testing, UAT, and issue remediation with team.
• Maintain documentation including data mappings and report logic.
• Collaborate with offshore/onshore teams across time zones.

Skills

SQL querying

Python scripting

Power BI

Data modeling

DAX basics

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

AWS Glue

SQL databases

Job description

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future.

In the Data & Analytics Analyst role, you will work with Data Engineers, Power BI Developers, Data Architects, QA teams, team leads, and business/practice stakeholders to support Huron’s enterprise analytics and reporting solutions. This role is designed for entry-level to early-career professionals who are building foundational capability across data engineering, business intelligence, data modeling, reporting, and analytics delivery. This role will support Software Development, Corporate IT, and business/practice resources across the US and India. Under guidance from senior team members, you will participate in the analytics delivery lifecycle, including requirements support, data analysis, data preparation, report development, testing, documentation, deployment support, and production issue remediation. You will help build and maintain data pipelines, datasets, semantic models, dashboards, and reports that enable data-driven decision-making across Huron. You will also support data validation, documentation, and quality assurance activities to ensure solutions are accurate, secure, reusable, and aligned with Huron’s enterprise platforms, delivery standards, and compliance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and support of Data & Analytics solutions, including data pipelines, data models, datasets, dashboards, and reports.
• Support ETL/ELT development activities, including data extraction, transformation, loading, mapping, reconciliation, and validation.
• Write and maintain basic to intermediate SQL queries and Python scripts to support data preparation, automation, validation, and reporting needs.
• Support development of Microsoft Power BI reports and dashboards using approved design standards, data models, visuals, slicers, filters, and basic DAX calculations.
• Assist in building Power BI semantic models by understanding source tables, relationships, joins, business grain, measures, dimensions, and reporting requirements.
• Work with data sourced from cloud platforms, databases, and Databricks to support reporting and analytical use cases.
• Participate in requirements discussions with project teams and business stakeholders; document reporting needs, data definitions, assumptions, and open questions.
• Support QA and testing activities, including unit testing, report validation, data comparison, UAT support, defect documentation, and issue remediation.
• Help troubleshoot basic data refresh, visualization, access, data quality, and report performance issues, escalating more complex problems to senior team members.
• Maintain clear documentation, including technical notes, data mappings, report logic, test evidence, user guides, and operational support instructions.
• Follow Huron procedures for handling confidential, proprietary, company, and client data.
• Collaborate with offshore and onshore team members across time zones, contributing to team meetings, status updates, sprint ceremonies, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Use approved productivity and AI-enabled tools responsibly where applicable to support documentation, analysis, testing, and issue investigation, while validating outputs before use.
• Contribute to team processes and reusable assets that improve delivery quality, reporting consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other projects and support tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, reporting, software development, or related project work.
• Foundational understanding of relational databases, SQL querying, joins, data models, and reporting concepts.
• Exposure to ETL/ELT concepts, data mapping, data quality checks, data warehousing, data lakes, or Lakehouse platforms.
• Basic experience or coursework in Python, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI.
• Exposure to Power BI report development, dashboard design, data visualization, semantic modeling, and introductory DAX.
• Familiarity with cloud or analytics platforms such as Azure Data Factory, AWS S3, AWS Glue, Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar work tracking/version control tools is preferred.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into clearly documented data, reporting, and testing tasks with support.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to validate data thoroughly before sharing deliverables.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, ask clarifying questions, communicate blockers early, and follow through on action items.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, global delivery environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, continuous learning mindset, and commitment to Huron’s standards for quality and client service.

Position Level Analyst Country India

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business.

We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.