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Data Analyst

Job in Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, 29228, USA
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Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Analyst, Data Science Manager, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, IT Business Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Columbia

Data Analyst III

Talent Software Services is in search of a Data Analyst for a contract to hire position in Columbia, SC.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Development & Consultative Work (Customer-Facing)
  • Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders
  • Gather, document and validate requirements
  • Understand I/S business processes to design effective data solutions
  • Develop dashboards, reports, automation, and analytics solutions
  • Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams
  • Present findings, insights, and solutions to internal customers
  • Balance both technical problem-solving and business consulting skills
Recurring / Operational Data Work
  • Execute recurring, repeatable reporting and operational tasks
  • Deliver timely and accurate insights for business decision-making
  • Handle ad-hoc reporting and data analyses as needed
  • Maintain and monitor automated reporting processes
  • Review recurring reports annually to ensure continued business value
  • Ensure quality, consistency, accuracy and meaningful insights
  • Strong SQL and BI expertise
  • Highly analytical with proven research skills
  • Confident communicator who can run meetings and work with business partners
  • Able to build dashboards, automate data flows and present insights
  • Thrives in both structured operational tasks and open-ended development work
  • Collaborative, consultative and solution-focused
Qualifications
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of programming languages across various software platforms, using DB2, SQL and/or relational databases
  • Knowledge of tools such as Visual Basic and Macros useful in automating reporting processes
  • Bachelor's degree in:
    • Statistics
    • Computer Science
    • Mathematics
    • Business
    • Healthcare
    • or a related field
  • Degree equivalency options: associate degree plus 2 years at least reporting/data analysis, or 4 years reporting/data analysis experience (no degree required)
  • 4 years research & data analysis experience
  • 6 years research & data analysis experience (mid-senior level)
  • Strong SQL (core requirement)
  • Power BI
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to train subordinate staff including providing assistance/guidance to staff in design/execution of reporting needs
  • Proven experience with report writing and technical requirements analysis, data and business process modeling/mapping, and methodology development
  • Strong understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices
Preferred Skills
  • Computer programming skills
  • Negotiation or persuasion skills
  • Knowledge of ICD9/CPT4 coding
  • Knowledge of the healthcare delivery system
  • SAS experience
  • Tableau
  • Power Automate
  • Python
  • Git Hub
  • MS Access
  • Work environment:
    Typical office environment, some travel between buildings and out of town

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industry

Software Development

South Carolina, United States $65,500.00-$ 3 weeks ago

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