Data Analyst

Title: Data Analyst
Location: Hybrid in Richmond, VA(Virginia Housing, 601 S Belvidere St, Richmond, VA 23220)
The Client is Government Agency, VA resident and USC/GCH only
Available for W2 or 1099, No C2C Please
Term: 6 month contract to extension

Job Description:

We are seeking a Data Reporting Analyst/Developer, an Information Technology Systems specialist responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and maintaining data reporting solutions across various business units. This role leverages data analytics platforms, reporting tools, and visualization techniques to optimize reporting processes, uncover business insights, and drive efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will work closely with business leaders, engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts to understand data reporting needs, enhance legacy reporting systems, and implement improved deployment methodologies. By bridging the gap between business processes and business intelligence, this role plays a key part in mining, summarizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources to drive informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and engineers to understand data and reporting challenges and develop effective reporting solutions.
• Gather and translate business requirements into data specifications, defining necessary processes and changes.
• Design and develop reports, dashboards, scorecards, and tabular data to meet business needs.
• Develop and maintain reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Visual Studio, and Report Builder.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries to support reporting needs.
• Analyze report requests to ensure alignment with business objectives, eliminating redundant or unnecessary data points.
• Identify opportunities to optimize reporting structures and deployment methodologies.
• Validate and reconcile data discrepancies across multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Debug and resolve reporting and query errors efficiently.
• Document and catalog current reporting structures for improved organization and accessibility.
• Conduct independent data mining exercises, applying various analytical techniques to extract insights.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data, reporting, and analytics issues raised through service requests.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and critical metrics tracking.
• Participate in projects, QA testing, and implementation efforts.
• Support overall project execution by ensuring reporting solutions meet performance criteria.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in business data analysis with the ability to structure and interpret complex data for actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL development on Microsoft SQL Server, including writing, optimizing, and maintaining SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS), Report Builder, and Visual Studio for data and reporting solutions.
• Experience in data analytics and report writing for a mortgage or financial institution is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of business needs and ability to foster trust and confidence with stakeholders.

Core Competencies:

1. Analytical Mindset – Ability to approach data methodically, uncover insights, and recommend solutions.
2. Strong Communication – Effectively collaborates with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and explain technical concepts.
3. Problem-Solving Skills – Identifies reporting inefficiencies and develops creative, scalable solutions.
4. Independent Thinker – Self-motivated and capable of leading initiatives without constant supervision.
5. Highly Organized – Manages multiple reporting tasks efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Thanks for applying!