Junior Data Analyst

PEOPLECERT; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two free certification vouchers per年

Job summary

PeopleCert is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to support reporting and analytics for LanguageCert government contracts. You will collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources, write SQL queries, and develop dashboards using Excel and Power BI.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in data analytics, strong SQL/Excel skills, and familiarity with Python for automation. Government contracts experience is a plus, with a focus on delivering timely and accurate insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in data analytics, reporting, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualization).
• Experience with Power BI for dashboard and report development.
• Familiarity with Python for data analysis and automation is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate data insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with government contracts or regulated reporting environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and prepare data from internal and external sources for reporting and analysis.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data effectively.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Excel and Power BI.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports for government stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand reporting needs and translate them into actionable deliverables.
• Conduct data quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy across all reports.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights from data, and provide relevant recommendations.
• Assist in automating manual reporting tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of reporting tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, CS, IS, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide?

PeopleCert is looking for a Junior Data Analyst will be a dedicated resource for supporting all reporting and analytics needs of LanguageCert government contracts. The role involves working with data from multiple sources, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing actionable insights to stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner.

As a Junior Data Analyst, your tasks will include the following:

• Collect, clean, and prepare data from internal and external sources for reporting and analysis.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data effectively.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Excel and Power BI.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports for government stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand reporting needs and translate them into actionable deliverables.
• Conduct data quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy across all reports.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights from data, and provide relevant recommendations.
• Assist in automating manual reporting tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of reporting tools, frameworks, and best practices.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in data analytics, reporting, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualization).
• Experience with Power BI for dashboard and report development.
• Familiarity with Python for data analysis and automation is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate data insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with government contracts or regulated reporting environments is an advantage.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Velocity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, Cyprus and India boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO Secure English Language Tests (SELTs))

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)
• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
• Financial background check
• Employment reference check.
• If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.