Business Data Analyst

Collabera; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a senior Business/Data Analyst III to build scalable analytics, reporting, and automation solutions in Arlington, VA. The role bridges technical and business teams by translating requirements into robust data pipelines, automated workflows, and high-impact dashboards.

The candidate will own end-to-end KPI frameworks, work with stakeholders, and lead data-driven insights across cloud data warehouses using SQL, Python, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Data Analytics, BI, or Analytics Engineering.
• Advanced SQL (CTEs, window functions, optimization).
• Strong Python (pandas, boto3) and ETL/data modeling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analytics & reporting: Define KPIs with stakeholders and build dashboards (QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI).
• Data engineering & SQL: Write advanced SQL queries and analyze data across cloud warehouses (AWS S3, Redshift, Athena).
• Automation & AI: Develop Python scripts for reporting workflows and leverage AI/ML tools to streamline coding and processes.
• Data quality & pipelines: Partner with engineering teams on ETL/ELT pipelines, troubleshoot Airflow DAGs, RCA on data issues.
• Stakeholder management: Gather business requirements, document data flows, and present insights to decision-makers.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python (pandas)

ETL / Data Modeling

Tools

AWS data services

AI tools for coding/automation

Job description

Title: BusinessData Analyst III
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Arlington, VA
Pay Range: $45.00 - $50/hr

Role Focus: 60% Technical / 40% Business-Facing

Role Summary

We are seeking a senior Data Analyst III to build scalable analytics, reporting, and automation solutions. In this role, you will bridge technical and business teams by translating business requirements into data pipelines, automated workflows, and high-impact dashboards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytics & Reporting: Define KPIs with stakeholders and build dashboards (QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI).
• Data Engineering & SQL: Write advanced SQL queries and analyze data across cloud warehouses (AWS S3, Redshift, Athena).
• Automation & AI: Develop Python scripts for reporting workflows and leverage AI/ML tools to streamline coding and processes.
• Data Quality & Pipelines: Partner with engineering teams on ETL/ELT pipelines, troubleshoot Airflow DAGs, and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on data issues.
• Stakeholder Management: Gather business requirements, document data flows, and present key insights to decision-makers.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in Data Analytics, BI, or Analytics Engineering.
• Technical Skills: Advanced SQL (CTEs, window functions, optimization), strong Python (pandas, boto3), and foundational ETL/data modeling knowledge (dimensional, star schema).
• Cloud & Tools: Proficiency with AWS data services and experience using modern AI tools for coding/automation.
• Business Acumen: Proven track record of defining metrics, owning end-to-end KPI frameworks, and working directly with business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications (Plusses)

• Experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Middle/Last Mile, or Transportation.
• Deep expertise in QuickSight (SPICE datasets, parameters) and Airflow.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI tools (e.g., Bedrock, Copilot, Q).
• Familiarity with Smartsheet automation, Git/version control, and Agile methodologies.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)