Data Analyst, Transformative Change & Investigations

Stout; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout is seeking a Data Analyst to transform complex data into clear analyses and client-ready visuals within the Transformative Change practice. You will support data collection, monitoring, and visualization for multi-stakeholder initiatives and contribute to data-driven strategy and financial impact assessments.

You’ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver actionable insights, maintain data quality, and document methodologies, while aligning with Stout’s values and commitment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, information technology, mathematics, accounting, economics, finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, problem-solving, coding, or related work.
• Proficiency with Tableau; Tableau Desktop Specialist or Tableau Certified Data Analyst credential preferred, not required.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management, including table creation, data imports and transformation, coding, and querying.
• Experience with ETL processes and working in a team-oriented environment.
• Python programming experience preferred, not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot data quality issues, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and financial or operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Identify, normalize, and analyze large structured and unstructured datasets, including data limitations and quality issues.
• Assess relationships among multiple data sources and organize information for effective analysis.
• Design and implement database models; download, store, and import raw data; and maintain SQL database tables.
• Use business intelligence tools, including Tableau, to build robust visualizations and practical client-facing tools.
• Apply complex extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes and SQL querying to prepare and analyze data.
• Maintain detailed workpapers documenting assumptions, methodologies, and information sources.
• Translate key findings from technical analyses in clear, simple terms for non-technical audiences.
• Conduct industry and technical research; prepare analyses, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with clients, internal teams, and other engagement professionals.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem solving

Coding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Stout is seeking a Data Analyst to transform complex data into clear analyses and client-ready visuals within the Transformative Change practice. You will support data collection, monitoring, and visualization for multi-stakeholder initiatives and contribute to data-driven strategy and financial impact assessments.

You’ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver actionable insights, maintain data quality, and document methodologies, while aligning with Stout’s values and commitment