Role OverviewThe Data Analyst is responsible for transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role involves collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data while collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs. Data Analysts play a key role in building dashboards, generating reports, identifying trends, and evaluating performance metrics. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, analytical thinkers with strong technical skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Key ResponsibilitiesCollect, clean, and prepare large datasets from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.Conduct exploratory and statistical analyses to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate data in clear and compelling ways.Support cross-functional teams by providing ad hoc analyses and data-driven recommendations.Develop and maintain data models, metrics definitions, and reporting frameworks.Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze structured datasets.Collaborate with data engineering, product, marketing, finance, and operations teams to understand data needs.Monitor key performance indicators and help establish benchmarks for performance tracking.Document methodologies, data sources, and analytical processes to ensure transparency and consistency.Validate data quality, identify anomalies, and recommend improvements to data pipelines and systems.Assist in automation projects to streamline reporting processes and improve efficiency.Contribute to presentations and analyses used for management decisions, strategic planning, and performance reviews.Qualifications and RequirementsBachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.1–3 years of experience in data analysis or business intelligence through internships or professional roles.Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.Hands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent platforms.Proficiency in analytical tools or programming languages such as Python or R is preferred.Strong understanding of statistical methods, data modeling, and analytical best practices.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets.Ability to communicate insights clearly, both visually and verbally, to diverse audiences.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.Understanding of data governance, data quality principles, and business operations is a plus.SummaryThe Data Analyst plays an essential role in enabling data-driven decision-making by providing accurate analyses, clear visualizations, and actionable insights. This position offers strong career growth and serves as a foundation for specialized paths such as Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Analytics Engineer, or Senior Data Analyst.