We are seeking a skilled Strategic Business/Data Analyst for a 6 to 12 months contract role in Lawrenceville, GA to support Planning & Development through data analysis, reporting, system support, quality assurance, automation, and technical solution delivery. The position will work with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers, and GIS professionals to translate operational needs into reliable data products and system improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and technical capabilities with the ability to communicate findings clearly, validate data and system functionality, and develop maintainable solutions. Experience with local government planning, permitting, licensing, code enforcement, or Accela Civic Platform is preferred but not required.
Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Experience:
· 3+ years of experience in data analysis, systems analysis, business intelligence, application support, or a related technical role.
· Experience developing and maintaining dashboards and reports using Power BI, including data modeling, Power Query, and DAX.
· Experience querying, validating, and integrating data using SQL and working with relational databases and enterprise data sources.
· Experience developing scripts, applications, or automation using Python, JavaScript, APIs, or other programming languages.
· Experience conducting quality assurance testing, documenting defects, and validating data and system functionality.
· Experience with Accela Civic Platform, local government planning and permitting systems.
· Strong customer-facing, presentation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience with A