Lead Data & Applications Analyst

OpTech; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OpTech is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead application and system implementation projects while performing in-depth data analysis.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management with advanced technical skills in Excel, Access, SQL, and VBA, managing projects through full lifecycle and translating findings into actionable business recommendations.

You will work with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts, solve ambiguous problems, and continuously learn new domains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience preferred
• Translate technical/data findings into business recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Business process improvement
• Working with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, computer science, data science

Responsibilities

• Lead application and system implementation projects across the full lifecycle
• Analyze complex datasets and develop data-driven solutions
• Translate technical findings into actionable business recommendations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts
• Communicate insights clearly and present results to non-technical audiences

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

VBA

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Business process improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

OpTech is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead application and system implementation projects while performing in-depth data analysis.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management with advanced technical skills in Excel, Access, SQL, and VBA, managing projects through full lifecycle and translating findings into actionable business recommendations.

You will work with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts, solve ambiguous problems, and continuously learn new domains.