Senior Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India is seeking a data analyst in Chennai to gather and maintain datasets, analyze trends, and produce actionable insights for multiple business units. You will build dashboards and visuals to support decision-making and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in data analysis, strong statistics, and expertise with Excel, SQL, Python, and ETL processes. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is essential, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, IT, Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting.
• Solid foundation in statistics and practical experience with statistical software such as Excel.
• Analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present large data sets.
• Capable of deriving meaningful, actionable insights from data.
• Superb communication and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from primary and secondary sources and maintain databases.
• Detect trends and patterns in complex datasets.
• Cleanse data and review reports to identify errors.
• Coordinate with management to align priorities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Use statistics to generate actionable business insights.
• Collaborate with management to rank departmental needs.
• Develop data dashboards, charts, and visuals to support decisions.
• Convey insights through reports and presentations.
• Engage with managers to define data requirements for analyses.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Statistical reasoning

Data visualization

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, business, IT, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

ETL

Power Platform

Job description

Job Family

EBO Management Information System (India)

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• Gather data from primary and secondary sources, ensuring the upkeep of databases and data systems.
• Detect, examine, and decode trends or patterns within intricate datasets.
• Cleanse data and scrutinize computer-generated reports and outputs to identify and rectify coding errors.
• Coordinate with management to align business and informational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Employ statistical techniques to scrutinize data and produce actionable business insights.
• Collaborate with the management team to determine and rank the needs of different business units.
• Develop data dashboards, charts, and visual aids to support decision-making across departments.
• Convey insights through both reports and visual presentations.
• Engage with managers from various departments to specify data requirements for analysis projects tailored to their unique business processes.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, IT, Analytics, or related field
• Minimum 3+ year of experience in data analysis, reporting
• Possess a solid foundation in statistics and practical experience with statistical software such as Excel.
• Exhibit exceptional analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present substantial data sets with precision and thoroughness.
• Capable of critically evaluating data to derive meaningful, actionable insights.
• Demonstrate superior communication and presentation capabilities, adept at simplifying complex data insights for audiences without a technical background.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Power Platform tools (PowerApps, Power Automate) for process automation
• Experience with SQL development or ETL processes
• Experience with Python on process automation, data manipulation and analysis

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.

Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.

We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.