Data Management Analyst

Horizontal Talent; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a data-focused Analyst on a hybrid contract to support high-priority marketing analytics. You will build dashboards, run SQL queries, and monitor data pipelines to ensure accurate reporting and data quality.

Collaboration with product, engineering, and data science teams will drive Q4 project deliverables. The role emphasizes independent work, strong documentation, and clear communication with both technical and business partners, with a pay range reflective of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in data operations, data analysis, BI, or related technical field.
• Strong SQL skills with large dataset querying/validation.
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI or Tableau.
• Working knowledge of GCP and BigQuery.
• Experience monitoring data quality and documenting findings.
• Clear documentation for metrics, processes, and reporting.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with technical/business partners.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
• Write and run SQL queries to analyze and validate datasets.
• Monitor data pipelines for anomalies and document findings.
• Support root-cause analysis and track follow-up actions with stakeholders.
• Document data definitions, metric logic, and recurring workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve dashboards and reporting usability.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to clarify outputs.
• Contribute to analysis, reporting, and documentation aligned to Q4 goals.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

BI dashboards

GCP BigQuery

Data quality

Documentation

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Join a dynamic Customer Data Platform team supporting high-priority marketing capabilities through data analysis, reporting, and operational insight. This hybrid contract role offers the opportunity to help improve data quality, strengthen audience and guest data validation, and contribute to meaningful Q4 project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain operational and audience reporting dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Write and run SQL queries to analyze, validate, and reconcile large datasets across multiple sources.
• Monitor data pipelines for anomalies, investigate discrepancies, and document findings clearly.
• Support root-cause analysis for data issues and help track follow-up actions with technical stakeholders.
• Document data definitions, metric logic, validation steps, and recurring workflows to support consistent reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring analysis and improve dashboard functionality and usability.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science partners to clarify requirements and validate outputs.
• Contribute to assigned analysis, reporting, and documentation work aligned to Q4 project goals.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in data operations, data analysis, business intelligence, or a related technical field.
• Strong SQL skills with experience querying and validating large datasets.
• Experience creating and maintaining dashboards in Power BI or Tableau.
• Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery.
• Experience monitoring data quality, identifying issues, and documenting technical findings.
• Ability to create clear documentation for metrics, processes, and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with both technical and business partners.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with customer data platforms, audience management, identity data, or marketing technology.
• Background supporting retail, loyalty, marketing, merchandising, or customer data analytics.
• Experience with cloud-based data workflows in GCP and BigQuery.
• Familiarity with Python, scripting, or advanced BI features that help automate reporting.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using tools such as Jira or Confluence.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and help us build a workplace rooted in equity, collaboration, and belonging.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. The pay range for this role is $51 - $89 per hour based on qualifications and experience.