[Remote] Data Analyst (Contract)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst (Contract) to support their data consolidation initiatives. The primary focus will be on mapping and analyzing complex data from disparate systems to build a reliable 'single source of truth' and ensuring the data architecture is clean and structured for visualization in Tableau.
Responsibilities
- Extract, analyze, and consolidate data sets from multiple disparate sources (e.g., CRMs, ERPs, flat files) into a unified, centralized data repository
- Design and document complex data mapping rules and transformations to establish definitive, standardized definitions for cross-functional business metrics
- Design, build, and maintain interactive Tableau dashboards and automated reports that translate consolidated data into actionable insights for business stakeholders
- Collaborate with leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and build intuitive reporting structures that monitor business health, trends, and performance
- Perform rigorous data profiling and validation to identify inconsistencies, resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity flows seamlessly from the backend systems to the front-end reports
Skills
- Hands-on experience building complex, interactive dashboards in Tableau (or similar BI tools) and translating business requirements into compelling visual data narratives
- Deep expertise in master data management (MDM), data mapping, and ETL/ELT concepts
- High proficiency in writing complex SQL queries to extract, join, and manipulate large datasets across various relational databases
- Strong understanding of dashboard design principles and best practices, focusing on end-user experience, optimal chart selection, and minimizing cognitive load
- Exceptional ability to untangle messy data structures, spot logical conflicts between systems, and formulate standardized business rules for accurate reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data trends and architectural concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- 3+ years of dedicated experience in data analysis, data mapping, and hands-on BI reporting/dashboarding
- Proven track record of successfully contributing to data consolidation or 'single source of truth' initiatives, followed by deploying dashboards on top of those datasets
- Experience working with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, AWS) and standard enterprise software databases (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, Clarizen)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
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