Data Analyst Job at TALENT Software Services in Columbia

Are you an experienced Data Analyst with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have a job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst for a contract hire to work at their company in Columbia, SC (Hybrid).

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 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 reporting/data analysis experience, 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:

• Computer programming skills.
• Negotiation or persuasion skills.
• Knowledge of ICD9/CPT4 coding.
• Knowledge of the healthcare delivery system.
• SAS experience.
• Work environment: Typical office environment. Some travel between buildings and out of town.
• Tableau
• Power Automate
• Python
• GitHub
• MS Access