Lead Business Data Analyst – GCP & BigQuery

Apex Systems; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to drive GCP & BigQuery migration projects and serve as the bridge between business users and data engineering.

The role requires hands-on SQL, data analysis, and experience with large-scale data warehouses. Teradata-to-GCP experience and Agile/Jira familiarity are a plus for collaboration and delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data management, analytics, or related roles.
• Strong SQL and multi-table joins, with data quality focus.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery.
• Teradata to GCP data migration experience preferred.
• Agile methodologies and Jira experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex data management initiatives with broad impact.
• Act as liaison between business users and data engineering to resolve data issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis on data discrepancies.
• Trace data lineage to understand missing or incorrect data in reports.
• Translate business problems into technical investigations with stakeholders.
• Own and manage technical data requests end-to-end.

Skills

SQL

BigQuery

Data analysis

GCP

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jira

Teradata

Job description

# Lead Business Data Analyst – GCP & BigQueryApply**Job#: 3053172****Job Description:**Lead Business Data Analyst – GCP & BigQuery**Location:** MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (Onsite)Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly technical Lead Data Analyst to support a team migrating from Teradata to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role serves as a liaison between business and technology teams, responsible for addressing daily data and reporting issues. The ideal candidate will analyze business problems, investigate data using SQL, perform root-cause analysis, and either resolve issues directly or escalate them to the appropriate Data Engineering team. This position requires hands-on technical expertise and is not a traditional business analyst role.Key Responsibilities* Consult on complex data management initiatives with broad impact.* Act as the key contact between business users and data engineering teams to resolve data and reporting issues.* Perform root-cause analysis on data discrepancies by digging into data and complex SQL code.* Trace data lineage to understand why data is missing, incorrect, or not appearing correctly in reports.* Translate business problems into technical investigations and gather detailed requirements from stakeholders.* Analyze and review complex, multi-faceted data management challenges.* Independently own and manage technical data requests from start to finish.* Communicate findings and resolutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Required Qualifications* 5+ years of experience in Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Project Management.* Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically with BigQuery is required.* Advanced proficiency in SQL, including writing and debugging complex queries with multi-table JOINs, CTEs, and window functions.* Demonstrated experience in data analysis, root-cause analysis, and data quality investigation.* Proven ability to gather requirements and work directly with business users to translate their needs into technical solutions.* Experience with large-scale data warehouses and analytics platforms.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with Teradata to GCP data migration projects.* Experience supporting enterprise data products and analytics platforms.* Knowledge of data governance and data lineage concepts.* Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira.* Experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Minneapolis, MN, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 24, 2026**Pay Range:** $53 - $56 per hour