Data Analyst

FastTek Global; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate vesting

PTO

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking a Data Analyst/BI-focused professional to analyze large datasets and deliver actionable insights. You will build dashboards, partner with business units, and ensure data quality across multiple sources.

Strong communication is needed to translate complex data into clear narratives for stakeholders. The role emphasizes collaboration with IT and operations, driving data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, data analytics, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and building dashboards.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets using statistical methods to identify trends and insights.
• Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to understand reporting needs and translate them into requirements.
• Ensure data quality, validation, and consistency across sources; troubleshoot issues.
• Work with IT, operations, and business teams to support data-driven decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows and automate reporting.

Skills

Power BI, SQL & Python

Data Analysis & Exploration

Data Modeling & Statistics

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field

Job description

If you're looking for a career that will provide a challenging work environment and many opportunities to learn, our company is the place for you. Join our team and become part of a company full of exciting opportunities. We help employees achieve their personal best by offering many opportunities that develop and enhance their skills for career advancement.

Duties

• Data Analysis & Exploration — Analyze large, complex datasets using statistical methods to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support organizational growth and efficiency.
• Reporting & Visualization — Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports that deliver accurate, on‑time information to business stakeholders.
• Requirements Gathering — Collaborate with business units to understand reporting needs, translate them into technical requirements, and ensure deliverables align with strategic objectives.
• Data Quality & Validation — Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across multiple sources; troubleshoot discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with IT, operations, and business teams to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Process Improvement — Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows, automate reporting, and enhance analytical capabilities.
• Data Analysis & Exploration — Analyze large, complex datasets using statistical methods to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support organizational growth and efficiency.

Skills

• Large Dataset Management — Ability to work with high‑volume, multi‑source datasets in structured and unstructured formats.
• Power BI, SQL & Python — Proficiency in building dashboards, writing complex queries, and performing advanced analytics.
• Technical & Non‑Technical Communication — Skilled at presenting insights to diverse audiences, translating complex data into clear narratives.
• Data Modeling & Statistics — Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, statistical analysis, and data engineering fundamentals.
• Problem Solving — Ability to diagnose issues, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Written & Verbal Communication — Excellent communication skills for documentation, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

AI & Hiring Disclosure

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