Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst (NOTE: W2 CONSULTANTS ONLY) Location: Minneapolis, MN DURATION: 12+ months Required Skills TECHNICAL SKILLS: Ability to write transact-sql code to extract correct data to answer business questions. SQL Development experience. Extensive experience with creating reports using Microsoft Sql Server Reporting Services. ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE: use and construction of Microsoft Sql Server Analysis Services; Sharepoint (using the BI Stack). Strong attention to detail for validation of all queries constructed. Ability to visualize data into a form that effectively answers the business question. Basic Qualifications SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Excel Services, Performance Point, PowerPivot, TSQL, SQL Programming, SQL Server, Data Visualization, Sharepoint Additional Skills Job Description: Analysis, and on-going support of internally developed processes to support business initiatives. Automation of processes using existing tool set, including Microsoft BI Stack (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Excel Services, Performance Point, and PowerPivot). Analysis and query writing to assist in supporting key business initiatives. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: This position requires good oral and written communication skills to interface with internal business clients - many having minimal technical knowledge. Ability to translate business requests into technical requirements. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Ability to write transact-sql code to extract correct data to answer business questions. SQL Development experience. Extensive experience with creating reports using Microsoft Sql Server Reporting Services. ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE: use and construction of Microsoft Sql Server Analysis Services; Sharepoint (using the BI Stack). Strong attention to detail for validation of all queries constructed. Ability to visualize data into a form that effectively answers the business question.