Data Analyst II

Specialist Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group seeks a Data Analyst II for a Chicago-based contract role focused on turning data into actionable insights. You will perform analyses, build pipelines, and craft dashboards to inform business decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities include designing studies, creating visuals in Power BI/Tableau, and mentoring junior analysts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reproducibility.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence or related analytics field.
• 2-5 years of experience leading analytics projects or mentoring team members.
• Advanced proficiency in Python for data manipulation, statistical analysis and automation.
• Expertise in Power BI and Tableau for data visualization and dashboard development.
• Strong SQL skills for querying, aggregating and transforming datasets.
• Solid foundation in statistics, statistical methods and hypothesis testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics or equivalent professional experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing analytical studies to address key business questions and performance gaps.
• Building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data quality and accessibility.
• Creating compelling data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Conducting statistical analysis on structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborating with engineering and business teams to refine data requirements and validate analytical approaches.
• Documenting methodologies, assumptions and findings to support reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
• Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to team capability development where appropriate.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Python for data analysis

SQL querying

Statistics fundamentals

Mathematics background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics

Tools

Python

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a Data Analyst II to join our team in Chicago on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in data analysis, visualization, and statistical insights while working on meaningful analytics initiatives that drive business decisions across the organization.

About The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Analyst II positions within our analytics function. Roles of this type may sit within a collaborative, cross‑functional environment where data‑driven insights shape strategy and operational performance. The work could involve partnering with stakeholders across business units to translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations, with scope to refine analytical approaches and strengthen data pipeline processes.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Type: Contract
• Full‑time
• Rate: $720 - $960 per day
• Domain: Data & Analytics
• Business Intelligence

What You Would Do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Designing and executing analytical studies to address key business questions and performance gaps
• Building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data quality and accessibility
• Creating compelling data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to communicate insights to stakeholders
• Conducting statistical analysis on structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends and opportunities
• Collaborating with engineering and business teams to refine data requirements and validate analytical approaches
• Documenting methodologies, assumptions and findings to support reproducibility and knowledge sharing
• Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to team capability development where appropriate

What You Could Bring

Must-have

• 5-10 years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence or related analytics field
• 2-5 years of experience leading analytics projects or mentoring team members
• Advanced proficiency in Python for data manipulation, statistical analysis and automation
• Expertise in Power BI and Tableau for data visualization and dashboard development
• Strong SQL skills for querying, aggregating and transforming datasets
• Solid foundation in statistics, statistical methods and hypothesis testing
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics or equivalent professional experience
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-have

• Microsoft Power BI Certification, Tableau Desktop Specialist or Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Experience with advanced statistical modeling or machine learning techniques
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms or data warehouse solutions
• Experience mentoring or training other analysts

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer

• Opportunity to work on analytics initiatives with direct visibility to business impact
• Potential to deepen expertise in data visualization, statistical methods and analytics tools
• Scope to contribute to process improvements and data pipeline enhancements
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional exposure and knowledge‑sharing opportunities
• Flexibility and contract‑based engagement allowing for project‑focused work
• Access to professional development resources and continued learning in analytics disciplines

About Specialist Staffing Group

We connect exceptional talent with organizations across industries. Our focus is to match skilled professionals with opportunities that align with their expertise and career goals. We work closely with candidates and hiring teams to ensure meaningful placements that drive value for both parties.