Data Analyst

The Ash Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Job summary

The Ash Group is seeking a Data Analyst for a hybrid 12-month contract position in Minneapolis, MN, or Denver, CO. The role includes managing data quality, supporting analytics, and working with stakeholders to improve reporting. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience and skills in SQL, Python, and PowerBI. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. This is an excellent opportunity to support energy efficiency initiatives in the utility sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of current experience as a Data Analyst.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and PowerBI is required.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage data quality and governance efforts.
• Contextualize data for business users.
• Document data dictionaries and validation rules.
• Identify and resolve gaps in data pipelines.
• Build and maintain data pipelines.
• Support self-service analytics and user training.
• Meet with stakeholders to understand reporting needs.

Skills

SQL

Python

PowerBI

Data governance

Data quality

Communication skills

Tools

Databricks

Job description

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Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Data Analyst for our client, a major electricity and natural gas utility provider. This is a 12‑month contract working in Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO (Hybrid) offering a pay rate of $35 per hour based on skillset.

• Compensation: $35/hr W2
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 12‑month contract
• Location: Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO (Hybrid)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Data quality and data governance
• Contextualizing data so it is meaningful for business users
• Documenting data dictionaries and validation rules
• Identifying gaps in data pipelines and working with IT to resolve them
• Building and maintaining data pipelines
• Supporting self‑service analytics and training business users over time
• Meeting with internal stakeholders to understand reporting needs

What We’re Looking For

• Looking for 3+ years of current experience as a Data Analyst
• Must have some experience with SQL, Python, and PowerBI
• Understanding of data governance and data quality is required
• Databricks is a nice to have
• Strong communication skills is a must
• Must have the ability to explain data in non‑technical language

Apply today to help support the energy efficiency side of the utility business, specifically residential solar and energy efficiency programs for our client.