Senior Business Analyst – Data & Analytics: 26-00413 at Akraya
Palo Alto, California, United States — contract
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.
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