Salesforce Data Analyst

First Advantage Global operating Centre; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Advantage Global Operating Centre in the United States seeks an analyst to apply experience with Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud, and Service Cloud to analyze data involving accounts, contacts, opportunities, and other critical business data entities and processes.

The role focuses on translating business requirements and data-quality concerns into meaningful analysis, reports, dashboards, and recommendations, with a strong emphasis on data governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years Salesforce data analysis, CRM analytics, and data quality experience.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and recurring analytical outputs.
• Proficiency with Salesforce SOQL, SQL, and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain data findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Data Quality Analysis & Monitoring
• Reporting & Dashboard Development
• Data Stewardship Support
• Data Governance & Documentation
• Business Process & Continuous Improvement
• Develop queries and datasets using Salesforce reporting and analytics tools
• Analyze Salesforce data to identify inaccuracies, duplicates, or outdated records
• Monitor data-quality metrics across Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud, and Service Cloud
• Develop recurring data-quality reports, dashboards, and scorecards
• Investigate data anomalies and determine business impact
• Partner with Salesforce Data Stewards to prioritize remediation and tracking
• Identify emerging data-quality risks before impacting operations
• Conduct data profiling and analysis to support quality initiatives
• Establish data-quality measurements with the Data Quality Manager
• Reconcile Salesforce data with other systems when discrepancies arise
• Assess downstream impact on reporting, forecasting, and customer management
• Support historical data analyses to identify recurring problems

Skills

Salesforce data analysis

CRM analytics

SQL

Excel

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce SOQL

Job description

The analyst will apply experience with Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud, and Service Cloud to analyze data involving accounts, contacts, opportunities, and other critical business data entities and processes. The analyst will translate business requirements and data-quality concerns into meaningful analysis, reports, dashboards, and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Quality Analysis & Monitoring
• Reporting & Dashboard Development
• Data Stewardship Support
• Data Governance & Documentation
• Business Process & Continuous Improvement

Routine Activities

• Develop queries and analytical datasets using appropriate Salesforce reporting, querying, and analytical tools.
• Analyze Salesforce data to identify inaccurate, incomplete, duplicate, inconsistent, or outdated records.
• Monitor data-quality metrics and trends across Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud, and Service Cloud.
• Develop and maintain recurring data-quality reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Investigate data anomalies and exceptions and determine their potential business impact.
• Perform root‑cause analysis to distinguish between data‑entry issues, process deficiencies, system configuration issues, integration problems, and other sources of data‑quality degradation.
• Partner with Salesforce Data Stewards to validate issues, prioritize remediation, and track resolution.
• Identify emerging data‑quality risks before they materially affect business operations or reporting.
• Conduct data profiling and analysis to support data‑quality initiatives, audits, and remediation projects.
• Establish and maintain appropriate data‑quality measurements and thresholds in collaboration with the Data Quality Manager.
• Reconcile Salesforce data with other systems when discrepancies are identified.
• Assess the downstream impact of Salesforce data‑quality issues on reporting, forecasting, customer management, revenue operations, and service processes.
• Support analysis of historical data and trends to identify recurring or systemic data‑quality problems.

We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years of experience working with Salesforce data analysis, business analysis, CRM analytics, and data quality.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and recurring analytical outputs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Salesforce SOQL, SQL, and Excel.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain data and analytical findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross‑functional environment.

Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage _
First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.