Data Analyst

Tential Solutions; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tential Solutions in the United States is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Strategic Insights & Reporting team. You will design, build, and maintain data solutions that address business challenges and support informed decision-making using Dataiku, Power BI, and SQL.

The role emphasizes dashboards, analytics projects, training, and documentation, with a hybrid work schedule (at least three days onsite). The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with SQL, Python or R, and a background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with business process mapping, requirements gathering, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, QuickSight, and VBA.
• Executing analytics projects including data sourcing, documentation, and analysis.
• Producing user documentation and delivering training and knowledge-transfer sessions.
• Developing Dataiku workflows, reusable analytics components, and web applications.
• Accessing and analyzing large data sets from multiple sources.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition prototypes into production-ready apps.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Dataiku

Power BI

Tableau

Cognos Analytics

VBA

Power Automate

Job description

We are seeking a Data Analyst with strong problem-solving and data analytics experience to join the Strategic Insights & Reporting (SI&R) team. As a Data Analyst, you will leverage analytical and technical skills to design, build, and maintain data solutions that address business challenges and support informed decision-making. This role will develop scalable analytics solutions and web applications using Dataiku, build business intelligence solutions with Amazon QuickSight and Microsoft Power BI, and promote user adoption through documentation, knowledge sharing, and hands‑on training.

Essential Job Functions

• Designing and developing interactive dashboards, reporting solutions, and decision-support tools that transform complex data into actionable insights using Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, and VBA.
• Executing analytics projects, including data sourcing, documentation, and analysis.
• Creating user documentation and delivering training, demonstrations, and knowledge-transfer sessions.
• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Dataiku workflows, reusable analytics components, and web applications.
• Accessing, compiling, and analyzing large volumes of data from multiple sources.
• Developing process maps and documenting business requirements to support project initiatives.
• Building end-to-end workflow automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate to improve efficiency, data quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Utilizing SQL, R, Python, SAS, or SPSS to perform data manipulation and analysis.
• Applying statistical and advanced analytics methodologies to solve business problems.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop proof‑of‑concept solutions and transition them into production‑ready applications.
• Presenting prototypes, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency across reporting and analytics solutions.
• Researching and interpreting complex data sources to derive meaningful insights.Supporting best practices related to data integrity, governance, and repeatable analytical processes.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with business process mapping, requirements gathering, and documentation.
• Banking, capital markets, or broker‑dealer industry experience is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Cognos Analytics, or VBA.
• Hands‑on experience with Dataiku, including workflow development, reusable analytics solutions, and web application development.
• Experience designing and developing dashboards and business intelligence solutions using Amazon QuickSight.
• Ability to document technical solutions and train users with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Experience developing user‑friendly analytical applications that translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, proof‑of‑concept environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in research or modeling environments utilizing Python and/or R.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days onsite per week.
• Candidates must reside within commuting distance of an office location.
• Fast‑paced, hands‑on environment focused on innovation, analytics, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that drive operational insights and decision‑making.