[Remote] Lead Consultant Data Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Excella is a transformative technology firm that helps organizations unlock new possibilities through collaborative, sustainable technology solutions. The Lead Consultant Data Analyst will deliver high-quality data analysis and insights, mentor junior analysts, ensure data integrity, optimize data models, and support data-driven decision-making across client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and interpretation of data to drive strategic business decisions
• Serve as a mentor and coach to junior data analysts, fostering their professional development
• Partner with stakeholders to define data-driven solutions that align with business objectives
• Design and implement robust data models and architecture to support business needs
• Develop advanced SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data efficiently
• Oversee the creation and optimization of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations
• Ensure best practices in data governance, quality assurance, and security compliance
• Drive the adoption of new data analysis tools and methodologies
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to improve data pipelines and accessibility
• Communicate complex data insights to executive stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
• Lead Agile data analysis initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy

Skills

• 6+ years of experience in data analysis or related fields
• Expert SQL skills, including query optimization and data transformation
• Extensive experience with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Strong understanding of cloud analytics products such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience applying statistical techniques to drive business insights
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage ambiguity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage with senior stakeholders
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior analysts
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Ability to develop and present executive-level data reports and recommendations
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible work/life integration for Excellians, who are a distributed workforce and may work from a home office or client site.
• Top-of-industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple plan options, including an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia.
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually, available on the first day.
• Annual bonus eligibility for every employee starting day one, subject to shared firmwide goals and objectives and applicable eligibility and pro-ration rules.
• 15 days of paid vacation starting day one.
• 6 federal holidays starting day one.
• 4 floating holidays starting day one.
• TechEleX program with a choice of Mac or PC devices.
• Replacement of the existing computer with a new model after a 3-year period, with the original device provided to the employee for personal use.
• Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit of an additional $25 per month for all employees.
• 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees for classes, conferences, or professional certifications.
• Employee wellness events.
• HeadSpace membership.
• Access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through medical plans.
• Opportunities for career growth at every stage.
• Mentorship and coaching for junior data analysts, supporting their professional development.

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