Data Analytics Analyst 2

City: Birmingham

State: AL

Type of Work: Full Time Contract

January 30, 2026

Job Description

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL.
Estimated Duration:3 years

Job Description / Desired Qualifications:

Experience:
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related role
  • Proven experience working with large, complex datasets in a cloud-based environment
  • Experience supporting enterprise reporting, dashboards, and analytics products
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting data quality, pipeline, or ingestion issues
Technical Skills & Languages:
  • Advanced SQL (required) o Complex joins, CTEs, window functions, performance optimization
  • Writing and maintaining reusable, well-documented queries
  • Cloud data platforms o Hands-on experience with Databricks, Azure Synapse, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar
  • Understanding of how data moves from source systems into cloud storage and analytics layers
  • Data modeling & transformation
  • Experience structuring data for analytics (fact/dimension models, wide vs. narrow tables, etc.)
  • Ability to prepare data optimized for visualization and dashboard consumption
  • Data quality & validation o Ability to identify discrepancies between source systems and cloud datasets
  • Experience facilitating root-cause analysis and coordinating resolution across teams Analytics & Visualization
  • Experience supporting dashboards and reports using tools such as: Power BI, Tableau, or similar enterprise BI platforms
  • Strong understanding of how data structure impacts visualization performance and usability
Soft Skills & Work Style:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with data engineers and internal SMEs
  • Clear written and verbal communication, especially when explaining data issues or findings
  • Experience prioritizing work across multiple data requests and investigations
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with data visualization (Power BI) is a plus
Technical Preferences:
  • Experience specifically with Microsoft Azure ecosystem o Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, ADLS
  • Experience with PySpark or Python for data analysis and transformations
  • Familiarity with ETL / ELT pipelines and orchestration concepts
  • Experience with version control (Git or similar)
  • Basic understanding of data governance, lineage, or metadata management
Domain & Business Experience:
  • Experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries
  • Familiarity with operational, asset, or time-series data
  • Experience working with imperfect or operational source systems
Professional Attributes:
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts or providing technical guidance
  • Ability to translate business questions into efficient analytical datasets
  • Demonstrated attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy.
Work Schedule:
  • Job is posted as “on site” but will have option for 1 remote work day per week.
If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at [email protected].

Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing. Unique Perks available to those assigned in Birmingham, Alabama: Fully Furnished Townhomes available on a first come, first served basis; complimentary on-site banking available to all.

For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to [email protected]. All applicants will receive feedback once position closes.

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