Data Analyst 2

Public Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is seeking a Data Analyst 2 in the United States to own analytics products, develop Power BI dashboards, and deliver actionable reporting. You will gather data, ensure data quality, and translate complex datasets into clear insights for multiple product lines and business units.

Responsibilities include data integration, ad hoc ETL, KPI development, and collaboration with managers and stakeholders to define analytical approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, information systems, public policy, business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, reporting, data integration, business intelligence, or system implementation roles.

Responsibilities

• Owns and maintains data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, transformation logic, validation rules, and reporting definitions for assigned products and services.
• Leads defined data analysis, reporting, data integration, and ad hoc ETL activities across projects with limited supervision.
• Gathers, maps, cleanses, and integrates data from primary and secondary sources while ensuring the integrity and upkeep of databases and reporting systems.
• Analyzes complex quantitative and qualitative datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and actionable business insights.
• Troubleshoots data-quality issues, coding errors, and reporting discrepancies and drives resolution with moderate independence.
• Owns recurring reporting deliverables and ensures accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely completion.
• Designs, develops, publishes, and maintains Power BI semantic models, dashboards, and reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for product lines and business units.
• Uses Power Query and DAX to transform data, define reusable measures, automate reporting logic, and optimize refresh and report performance.
• Applies Power BI data governance, security, documentation, testing, deployment, and quality-assurance practices to support reliable self-service analytics.
• Interprets and communicates findings through clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and client-facing discussions.
• Partners with managers and stakeholders to define, prioritize, and translate business needs into data requirements and analytical approaches.
• Researches and recommends best practices, standardized measures, quality-assurance procedures, and process improvements for data analysis and reporting.
• Provides technical assistance and training on data collection, analysis, and reporting tools.
• Provides informal guidance, technical review, and peer support to junior analysts.
• Participates in client and internal meetings, facilitating discussion of data requirements, findings, and recommended actions as appropriate.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentations

Time management

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, information systems, public policy, business, or a related field

Equivalent relevant experience may be considered

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

Excel

SQL

Python

R

SPSS

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Data Analyst 2 is an individual-contributor role focused on advanced data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, data integration, and stakeholder support. The position combines technical ownership of analytics products with responsibility for reliable, actionable reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Owns and maintains data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, transformation logic, validation rules, and reporting definitions for assigned products and services.

• Leads defined data analysis, reporting, data integration, and ad hoc ETL activities across projects with limited supervision.

• Gathers, maps, cleanses, and integrates data from primary and secondary sources while ensuring the integrity and upkeep of databases and reporting systems.

• Analyzes complex quantitative and qualitative datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and actionable business insights.

• Troubleshoots data-quality issues, coding errors, and reporting discrepancies and drives resolution with moderate independence.

• Owns recurring reporting deliverables and ensures accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely completion.

• Designs, develops, publishes, and maintains Power BI semantic models, dashboards, and reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for product lines and business units.

• Uses Power Query and DAX to transform data, define reusable measures, automate reporting logic, and optimize refresh and report performance.

• Applies Power BI data governance, security, documentation, testing, deployment, and quality-assurance practices to support reliable self-service analytics.

• Interprets and communicates findings through clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and client-facing discussions.

• Partners with managers and stakeholders to define, prioritize, and translate business needs into data requirements and analytical approaches.

• Researches and recommends best practices, standardized measures, quality-assurance procedures, and process improvements for data analysis and reporting.

• Provides technical assistance and training on data collection, analysis, and reporting tools.

• Provides informal guidance, technical review, and peer support to junior analysts.

• Participates in client and internal meetings, facilitating discussion of data requirements, findings, and recommended actions as appropriate.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Power BI, including Power Query, DAX, data modeling, semantic models, interactive report design, publishing, refresh management, security, and performance optimization; advanced proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and validate data analysis using SQL and Power BI, including creating complex DAX measures and Power Query transformations; experience with R, SPSS, Python, or comparable technologies is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of data warehouse concepts, data integration, ETL processes, data structures, and reporting expectations.
• Ability to independently organize and manage multiple analytical deliverables, identify risks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose data issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical requirements and communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, managers, cross-functional teams, and junior staff while contributing to a culture of quality and exceptional client service.
• Ability to recognize improvement opportunities, recommend best practices, and drive positive change.
• Ability to travel up to 10% based on team needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, information systems, public policy, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

4+ years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, reporting, data integration, business intelligence, or system implementation roles.

Working Conditions

Office Setting / Work From Home

Supervisory Responsibility

• Individual contributor; no direct supervisory responsibility. Provides informal guidance and technical support to junior analysts.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Range: $73,000 - $86,500

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PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.