Data Analyst, Finance and Business Insights

DataJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DataJobs in Washington, DC seeks a Data Analyst to deliver high-impact insights and scalable reporting. You will develop dashboards with Power BI, build data models with SQL/dbt, and automate analytics. The role combines data development and financial analysis to support data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of analytics experience, advanced SQL, dbt and Git proficiency, and strong finance acumen. Onsite work in DC with collaboration across Finance and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of analytics, BI, analytics engineering, finance analytics, or related role.
• Advanced SQL expertise and strong analytical problem-solving.
• Experience with dbt and Git version control, including production-ready code.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance and stakeholders to convert ideas into clear business questions with defined goals and metrics.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.
• Develop dashboards using Power BI and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data models and reporting using SQL and dbt.
• Develop and deploy production-ready code using Git-based workflows and CI/CD processes.
• Troubleshoot data issues, improve data quality, and resolve discrepancies across source systems.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Power BI

Finance acumen

Stakeholder management

Tools

dbt

Git

CI/CD

Job description

The Business Analytics team is seeking a Data Analyst with strong business acumen and advanced SQL skills to deliver high-impact insights and build scalable reporting and analytics solutions. The role combines data development and automation, including dashboards, with financial and commercial analysis to support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance and other stakeholders to convert loosely defined ideas into clear business questions, with defined goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Use data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop dashboards using Power BI and communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data models, reporting layers, and analytical solutions using SQL and dbt.
• Develop and deploy production-ready code using Git-based workflows and standard CI/CD processes.
• Independently troubleshoot data issues, improve data quality, and resolve discrepancies across source systems, transformations, and reporting layers.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and maintain documentation for datasets, business definitions, and transformation logic.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, analytics engineering, finance analytics, or a related role.
• Advanced SQL expertise and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with dbt and Git version control, including contributing production-ready code through standard development workflows.
• Proven ability to independently research, troubleshoot, and implement technical solutions with minimal day-to-day technical oversight.
• Logical and analytical approach with strong finance and business acumen, including comfort with KPIs, P&L concepts, budgeting/forecasting, and business performance drivers.
• Experience creating dashboards (preferably Power BI) and presenting insights to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FP&A, commercial, revenue operations, or professional services analytics.
• Experience working in small or growing analytics teams with end-to-end ownership of analytical solutions.
• Ability to apply an 80/20 mindset to prioritize high-impact, pragmatic solutions.
• Experience using Python for automation and analytical workflows.

Skills and Technologies

• SQL
• dbt
• Git
• CI/CD
• Power BI

Role Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20009 (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 90,000 - 110,000 per year
• Experience Level: Minimum 5 years