Senior Business Analyst Data & Analytics: 26-00413

Akraya; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Senior Business Analyst specializing in Data and Analytics to drive strategic, high-impact projects in Palo Alto. You will partner with senior leadership to define analytical frameworks and translate complex data into actionable insights.

The role emphasizes turning data into strategic assets, delivering executive-level reporting and dashboards, and guiding decision-making across the organization within a health-focused domain.

Qualifications

• SQL expert required.
• Experience with BI tools and visualization (Tableau/Power BI).
• Python or R for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discovery and define requirements for complex, cross-functional projects.
• Partner with senior leaders to set KPIs, success metrics, and analytical frameworks.
• Conduct advanced data analyses on large datasets to drive strategic decisions.
• Develop and manage executive-level reporting, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Translate business queries into analytical, functional, and technical specifications.

Skills

SQL

BI Tools

Data Analysis

Python

Data Modeling

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Primary Skills

• SQL (Expert)


• BI Tools (Advanced)


• Data Analysis (Expert)


• Python (Intermediate)


• Data Modeling (Advanced)

Contract Type: W2 Only. Duration: 6+ Months. Location: Palo Alto, CA. Pay Range: $55 - $60 per hour on W2.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst specializing in Data and Analytics to drive strategic, high-impact projects by leveraging advanced data analysis. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to define analytical frameworks and uncovering insights to guide decision-making. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor, turning data into strategic assets and influencing across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate discovery and define requirements for complex, cross-functional projects.


• Partner with senior leaders to set KPIs, success metrics, and analytical frameworks.


• Conduct advanced data analyses on large datasets to drive strategic decisions.


• Develop and manage executive-level reporting, dashboards, and data visualizations.


• Translate business queries into analytical, functional, and technical specifications.

Must-Have Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in SQL.


• Strong experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).


• Experience in Python or R for data analysis.

Industry Experience Required

Demonstrated experience in the healthcare domain is required for this role, providing insights that align with the organization's business strategy and operations. This position offers the opportunity to influence high-level strategy and operations in a dynamic, health-focused organization, leveraging your expertise in data analysis and stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful business outcomes.