Business Data Analyst

Zeektek; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in California is seeking a Business Data Analyst for a hybrid role. This position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools like SQL and Tableau. You will gather requirements, analyze data, and drive process improvements. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in previous analytical roles. Competitive hourly pay of $55-$60.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL development, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements.
• Analyze data from various sources and prepare reports.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

SQL proficiency

Data visualization tools

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data management or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

This range is provided by Zeektek. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Business Data Analyst – Hybrid Role

The Business Data Analyst is a blend of User Experience, Business Analyst, and a Data Analyst with excellent documentation skills. You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions within our organization. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements, analyze data, and provide recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. The person is driven by empathy for the customer and ensures that we build user‑centered long‑lasting secured analytics solutions accessible to the relevant stakeholders and users.

Essential Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering – Elicit, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders using interviews, workshops, surveys; create detailed specifications.
• Data Analysis – Strong SQL skills to analyze data from various sources, identify issues, trends, and opportunities; prepare data‑driven reports and presentations.
• Process Improvement – Identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, measure impact.
• Data Governance – Populate systems with metadata, ensure data quality and integrity.
• Project Management – Assist in defining scope, timelines, deliverables; track progress, mitigate risks.
• Stakeholder Management – Build relationships, manage expectations, facilitate communication.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience in data modeling, ETL development, data quality, and governance.
• Project management and leadership experience (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
• Previous Data Analyst and Business Analyst roles desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in data management, data science, computer science, information systems, or related field recommended.
• High school diploma or GED required; Valid driver’s license.
• Waste Management experience preferred.