Data Analyst

Brooksource; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource Elevate is seeking an Associate Data Analyst for an early-career development program in Indianapolis, IN. You will support reporting, analytics, and decision-making by transforming data into insights and building dashboards.

You will partner with analysts and stakeholders, write SQL, and develop semantic models while gaining hands-on experience with Power BI, Fabric, and modern analytics platforms. This is a long-term contract with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, research, or professional work
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Exposure to data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or visualization concepts through coursework, internships, or projects
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and work in a collaborative team environment
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support business decision‑making
• Create, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
• Write SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from enterprise data sources
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and define key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support the development and maintenance of semantic models and reporting datasets
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and provide recommendations based on findings
• Document business requirements, metrics definitions, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver data‑driven solutions
• Continuously grow your analytical and technical skills through training, mentorship, and project‑based learning

Skills

SQL basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Associate Data Analyst (Elevate Program)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Pay: $28/hr. (starting pay)

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

About Brooksource Elevate

Brooksource Elevate is an early-career development program designed to help recent graduates launch successful careers in technology. Through hands‑on project work, mentorship, technical training, and professional development opportunities, associates gain real‑world experience while building the skills needed to grow into future technology leaders.

About the Team

The Analytics Engineering and Visualization Hub is a centralized team within Finance Digital Transformation focused on building trusted data products that enable Finance and business teams to make smarter, faster decisions. The team develops semantic models, dashboards, and scalable analytics solutions that improve data accessibility, consistency, and business insight while helping lay the foundation for future AI capabilities.

Position Overview

As an Associate Data Analyst, you will support reporting, analytics, and decision‑making initiatives across the organization by transforming data into meaningful insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who enjoys working with data, solving business problems, creating visualizations, and helping stakeholders make informed decisions.

You will work alongside experienced analysts, analytics engineers, and business stakeholders to analyze data, develop reports and dashboards, and communicate insights that drive business outcomes. Through mentorship and hands‑on experience, you will develop skills in data analysis, business intelligence, data visualization, and modern analytics platforms.

What You'll Do

• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support business decision‑making
• Create, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
• Write SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from enterprise data sources
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and define key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support the development and maintenance of semantic models and reporting datasets
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and provide recommendations based on findings
• Document business requirements, metrics definitions, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver data‑driven solutions
• Continuously grow your analytical and technical skills through training, mentorship, and project‑based learning

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience through internships, co‑ops, academic projects, research, or professional work
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Exposure to data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or visualization concepts through coursework, internships, or projects
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and work in a collaborative team environment
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, capstone project, or coursework involving data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or visualization
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, or similar analytics platforms
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, Power Query, DAX, or other analytics tools
• Understanding of data modeling, reporting metrics, and business intelligence concepts
• Experience performing data analysis, forecasting, or business reporting
• Exposure to GitHub or version control concepts
• Interest in finance, business analytics, and data‑driven decision‑making
• Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, and organizational skills

What You'll Gain Through Elevate

• Hands‑on experience delivering analytics and reporting solutions for enterprise stakeholders
• Mentorship from experienced data analysts, analytics engineers, and business intelligence professionals
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern analytics platforms
• Professional development focused on communication, business acumen, data storytelling, and consulting skills
• Experience working directly with business partners to turn data into actionable insights

ABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN:

• Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.