Data Analyst

CDW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Data Analyst to align tactical and strategic priorities with Product and Partner Management leadership initiatives. You will serve as a conduit for cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing, translating business needs into actionable analytics requests.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in analytics or 6+ years in analytics, plus strong communication and BI tool experience (Excel, SQL, Tableau/PowerBI/QlikView).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of work experience in an analytical role OR 6 years of work experience in an analytical role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of SQL, MDX, DAX and/or other database query language(s).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel), and other tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and make sound business decisions.
• History of balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a changing business environment.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Qlikview, or PowerBI), VBA, or Python.
• Data warehouse experience.
• Proven ability to elicit project and system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Align tactical and strategic priorities with Product and Partner Management leadership initiatives.
• Serve as a conduit/broker for cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements elicitation

Independent work

Meeting leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

VBA

Python

MDX

DAX

Data warehouse

Job description

The Data Analyst aligns all tactical and strategics priorities with Product and Partner Management (PPM) leadership initiatives.

What you'll do:

Serve as a conduit/broker for cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What we expect of you:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of work experience in an analytical role
• OR 6 years of work experience in an analytical role

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of SQL, MDX, DAX and/or other database query language(s).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel), and other tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and make sound business decisions.
• History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to quickly adapt to the changing needs of the business and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate information, identify risks and opportunities, while possessing creative problem-solving skills with an understanding of business concepts and models.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate and lead meetings, tailoring messages to the given audience.
• MBA.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Qlikview, or PowerBI), VBA, or Python.
• Data warehouse experience.
• Proven ability to elicit project and system requirements.

Pay range: $65,000-$110,200 depending on experience and skill set

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do-it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one-building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win-focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward-staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees-working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.