Data and Insights Analyst - SQL Proficient (ZR 19004 JOB)

This is a remote position.

Job Highlights:

Contract: Independent Contractor

Client Timezone: El Segundo, California, USA

Company Overview:
We create vibrant, high-quality school supplies that give back. Our mission is simple: for every item purchased, a school supply item is donated to a classroom in need across the U.S. Since our founding, we’ve donated to millions of students and teachers, empowering education through color, creativity, and care.

We’re seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Data and Insights Analyst to join our team and help us continue making a measurable impact while driving business performance. If you’re driven by data and inspired by purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule and Hours:

• Part-time role: 20 hours per week.
  
• Flexible schedule within California, PST hours (morning or afternoon shifts can be accommodated).
  

Responsibilities: 

• Assist management in collecting, reporting, and analyzing data-driven insights on key business metrics.
  
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven strategies, reporting and recommendations.
  
• Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations to track business KPIs.
  
• Use statistical tools and techniques to perform quantitative analyses.
  
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by regularly cleaning and validating datasets.
  
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
  
• Translate complex findings and insights into a clear and actionable business narrative. Deliver “so what” insights and identify “what’s next” based on insights identified. 
  
• Able to produce visually appealing presentations, using graphs and graphics 
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
• Excellent skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel (macros, automations and building data models)
  
• Proficiency with SQL and database management.
  
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business KPIs.
  
• Ability to quickly learn how to use and navigate different online platforms (CRM, accounting software, etc). NetSuite and experience with Numerator tools a benefit.
  
• Ability to work in a team and excellent communication skills.
  
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
  

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
  
• Immediate hiring
  
• Steady freelance job
  

Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

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