Data Analyst - GIS & Utilities AQ

• Work Authorization: W2 / Independent Candidates Only — NO C2C / C2H sub-contracting. Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the USA.
• Location:
  
  Onsite requirement in Houston, TX. Local candidates only – no relocation.
• GIS & SQL Proficiency:
  Strong experience using GIS tools for utility/spatial mapping alongside SQL for querying and database maintenance.
• Data Integrity & QA/QC:
  Experience with data validation, error tracking, and executing/automating ETL processes.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Background supporting natural gas distribution, DIMP, or enterprise utility databases (e.g., CenterPoint Energy systems) highly preferred.

• Work Authorization: W2 / Independent Candidates Only — NO C2C / C2H sub-contracting. Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the USA.
• Location:
  
  Onsite requirement in Houston, TX. Local candidates only – no relocation.
• GIS & SQL Proficiency:
  Strong experience using GIS tools for utility/spatial mapping alongside SQL for querying and database maintenance.
• Data Integrity & QA/QC:
  Experience with data validation, error tracking, and executing/automating ETL processes.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Background supporting natural gas distribution, DIMP, or enterprise utility databases (e.g., CenterPoint Energy systems) highly preferred.

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading organization dedicated to delivering essential services and innovating within the energy sector. This company is at the forefront of leveraging data to drive efficiency and enhance operations, making a tangible impact on communities and the future of energy. Join a team where your contributions directly influence strategic decisions and operational excellence, shaping how critical resources are managed and delivered.

Are you passionate about unlocking insights from data and eager to make a significant impact from day one? We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented individual to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of crucial data systems, directly contributing to the strategic evolution of their data infrastructure. Your work will empower teams with reliable information, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions that propel the organization forward.

• Collaborate with senior management, technical, and client teams to define data requirements, implement business data strategies, and establish best practices for advanced data manipulation, storage, and analysis.
• Develop and code logical and physical database descriptions, guiding the specification of database identifiers within management systems or directing others in their implementation.
• Design, implement, automate, and maintain robust large-scale enterprise data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems, or direct programmers and analysts in making necessary changes.
• Conduct thorough testing of programs and databases, correcting errors and implementing essential modifications to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0-2 years of applicable experience in data analysis or database management.

• Proven experience with various database technologies.
• Solid understanding of the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for identifying and resolving data-related challenges.
• A demonstrated history of success in previous roles or projects.
• A genuine…