Analyst, Data Scientist (Ref: 194313) Job at Forsyth Barnes in New York

Job Title: Analyst, Data Scientist

Location: NYC - Hybrid

Salary: $70,000-$90,000

Contact: alley.williams@forsythbarnes.com

This position is not available for C2C or C2H and the client is unable to sponsor at this time.

About the Company

We are partnering with a leading organization in the textiles and apparel sector, known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence within the retail industry. The company is focused on enhancing business processes and delivering exceptional value to its customers through data-driven decision-making.

Role Overview

The Analyst, Data Scientist plays a critical role in developing and maintaining reporting tools, including metrics, dashboards, and analytical platforms. This position supports strategic and operational decision-making by applying data analysis to identify insights, maintain process controls, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage reporting requests from field operations by defining technical requirements and developing reports, metrics, and dashboards using SQL and Power BI
• Design and build advanced Power BI dashboards leveraging DAX, Power Query, and other advanced features
• Perform data cleaning and analysis, translating complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to align on project objectives and deliverables
• Support strategic initiative planning through prioritization, estimation, and analysis
• Gather, document, and maintain detailed business and technical requirements
• Participate in problem-solving sessions with business users and leadership to address analytical challenges
• Lead change management efforts and deliver training to end users as needed
• Serve as a liaison between business teams and IT to resolve system issues and improve processes
• Provide regular project updates and communicate issue resolution status to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience developing business or technology solutions
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, including DAX and Power Query
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and business intelligence concepts
• Ability to read and write SQL
• Familiarity with R, Python, and machine learning concepts (theoretical or practical) is a plus
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and SharePoint
• Experience in a corporate retail environment is preferred

This role is ideal for a proactive, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.