Data Analyst

Our client, Microsoft is seeking a Data Analyst 2 to join their team. As a Data Analyst 2, you will be part of the Business and Systems Analytics organization supporting stakeholders across Microsoft to help with third-party software and licensing. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, a demonstrated history of success, and a desire to work with data to help businesses make better data-driven decisions, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Data Analyst 2

Location:

Remote (must sit in the Pacific Time Zone)
Pay Range: $46.08

• Coordinate changes to reporting including Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, including testing, implementation, and ongoing data analysis.
• Work with senior management, technical teams, and client teams to determine data requirements and recommend business data implementation approaches and best practices for advanced data manipulation.
• Design, implement, automate, and maintain large-scale enterprise data ETL processes to support reliable reporting and analysis.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions, specifying identifiers for database management systems or directing others in coding descriptions.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems, test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.

• 2+ years of experience with data analysis and reporting, including Power BI skills.
• Knowledge of the ETL process and experience designing and maintaining ETL workflows.
• Experience with database technologies and applying database management concepts to support reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language to support data work and automation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Opportunity to learn AI-related spend and analysis to help optimize costs.
• Work directly with stakeholders across Microsoft to improve third-party software and licensing insights.
• Contribute to enterprise reporting by coordinating Power BI/Fabric updates and ensuring data quality through testing.
• Build and maintain large-scale ETL processes that support business-critical analytics.

Chance for extension (Y/N):
Yes.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay