Data Analyst II

Data Analyst II positions in analytics could focus on translating business questions into actionable insights through SQL analysis, data visualization and statistical modeling. These roles could support decision-making across the organization by building dashboards, managing data pipelines and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About The Opportunity This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Analyst II roles within a data and analytics function, positions that could contribute to driving business intelligence and operational efficiency through analytical rigor and clear data communication.

Roles of this type may sit within a collaborative analytics team in Boston, Massachusetts, where you could work on projects spanning data pipeline optimization, business intelligence reporting and statistical analysis. The work could involve partnering with product, operations and business teams to uncover trends, validate hypotheses and support strategic planning.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Type: Contract
• Full-time
• Rate: $720 - $960 per day
• Experience: 5–10 years in data analytics

What You Would Do Typical responsibilities could include:

• Building and maintaining SQL queries and data pipelines to extract, transform and load analytical datasets
• Creating and updating dashboards and visualizations in Power BI or Tableau to track key performance indicators and business metrics
• Performing statistical analysis and exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, anomalies and opportunities
• Documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions and results for stakeholder review and organizational knowledge
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions
• Mentoring junior analysts on best practices in SQL development, visualization design and statistical methods, where applicable to your experience level

What You Could Bring Most roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

• 5–10 years of professional experience in data analytics or business intelligence
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying, transformation and pipeline development
• Demonstrated expertise with Power BI and/or Tableau for dashboard design and data visualization
• Strong foundation in statistics and statistical methods applied to business questions
• Experience translating business requirements into analytical solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics or related field
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-have

• 2–5 years of experience leading or mentoring analytics team members
• Microsoft Power BI Certification, Tableau Desktop Specialist certification, or Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Experience with advanced Python or R for statistical modeling and data analysis
• Familiarity with cloud-based data warehousing platforms

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Opportunity to work on high-impact analytical projects that support organizational decision-making
• Exposure to diverse business domains and the chance to develop depth across multiple analytical disciplines
• Potential for skill development in emerging analytics tools and statistical methodologies
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to mentor junior analysts and refine leadership capabilities
• Flexible work arrangements where supported by the engagement, with potential for remote collaboration
• Contract engagement rate of $720 - $960 per day, dependent on experience and expertise

About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group connects talented analytics and data professionals with leading organizations across diverse industries. We focus on understanding both the technical requirements and career goals of our candidates, ensuring meaningful placements that drive impact for both professionals and employers.

How To Register Interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.