Data Analyst

Precision Recruiting Solutions Group®; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 44,083 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst for a temporary role in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will excel in SQL and Excel, focusing on data extraction, manipulation, and consolidation. This role involves working with messy datasets, performing data cleaning, and preparing structured data for reporting. You will collaborate with team members to understand data needs and provide actionable insights. If you're analytical and detail-focused, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL and Excel for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with unstructured data and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Extract and clean data from multiple sources using SQL and Excel.
• Perform SQL joins and consolidate disjointed datasets for analysis.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data Cleaning

Problem-Solving

Data Manipulation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Precision Recruiting Solutions Group provided pay range

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

Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Data Analyst

Temporary role with our client located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Work Environment: Onsite to start, then Hybrid

***PLEASE NOTE: Candidate must be local to Pittsburgh, PA***

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in SQL and Excel, with hands-on experience in data extraction, manipulation, and consolidation. You will work with various disjointed datasets, aligning fragmented columns and rows, performing basic joins, and preparing clean, structured data for reporting and analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extract, clean, and manipulate data from multiple sources using SQL and Excel
• Perform basic to intermediate SQL joins to combine datasets
• Consolidate disjointed data by matching and aligning columns to the correct rows
• Use Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, data validation) to organize and analyze datasets
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies, duplicates, and errors in the data
• Collaborate with team members to understand data needs and translate them into actionable insights
• Document data processes and provide clear communication around data quality and structure

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in SQL (basic to intermediate joins, filtering, grouping, data transformation)
• Strong Excel skills, including data cleaning, formulas, and pivot tables
• Attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Experience working with messy, unstructured, or disjointed data
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Analyst and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing