Data Analyst for UKG/UltiPro and NOVAtime Application Database Reporting (SQL Server & Power BI)
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Seeking Skilled Data Analyst for In-Depth Database Analysis and Reporting
Project Title: Data Analyst for Application Database Reporting (SQL Server & Power BI)
Project Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Analyst for a short-term project (approximately 2 months) to perform in-depth analysis of two of our core application databases. The successful candidate will be responsible for dissecting complex data structures, extracting key insights, and developing a suite of analytical reports and data extracts to meet specific business needs. This role requires a technical expert with strong SQL skills, proficiency in Power BI, and a proven track record of working with intricate application databases. A critical component of this role is the ability to work closely with our end-users to understand their requirements and deliver insightful and actionable reports. Due to the nature of our data, experience in handling confidential and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is mandatory.
Responsibilities:
- Database Analysis: Dive deep into two complex SQL Server application databases to understand their structure, relationships, and data flows.
- SQL Development: Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data to support reporting requirements.
- Report and Dashboard Creation: Design, develop, and deploy insightful and user-friendly analytical reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- Data Extraction: Create and automate data extracts for various business purposes.
- User Collaboration: Work directly with end-users to gather requirements, understand their data needs, and translate them into technical specifications and final reports.
- Data Integrity and Confidentiality: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all data and reports, adhering to strict protocols for handling sensitive and confidential PII data.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Expert-Level SQL: Proven, hands-on experience with SQL Server, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Power BI Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to create compelling and interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, including data modeling and DAX.
- Complex Database Experience: A strong background in analyzing and understanding the schemas of complex, third-party, or in-house built application databases.
- End-User Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a history of working closely with non-technical stakeholders to deliver reporting solutions that meet their needs.
- PII/Confidential Data Handling: Verifiable experience working with sensitive and confidential data, with a clear understanding of data privacy and security best practices. Please be prepared to discuss your experience in this area.
- Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to independently troubleshoot data inconsistencies and reporting challenges.
- Project Duration: Availability to commit to a project of approximately 2 months in duration.
To Apply:
In your proposal, please provide:
- A brief summary of your experience as a Data Analyst, specifically highlighting your work with complex application databases.
- Examples of past projects where you have used SQL and Power BI to create analytical reports from intricate data sources.
- A description of your approach to working with end-users to gather requirements and ensure the final deliverables meet their expectations.
- Confirmation of your experience with PII and your understanding of its importance.
- Have you worked with UKG/UltiPro and/or NOVAtime databases and reporting before? Apply tot his job
Project Title: Data Analyst for Application Database Reporting (SQL Server & Power BI)
Project Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Analyst for a short-term project (approximately 2 months) to perform in-depth analysis of two of our core application databases. The successful candidate will be responsible for dissecting complex data structures, extracting key insights, and developing a suite of analytical reports and data extracts to meet specific business needs. This role requires a technical expert with strong SQL skills, proficiency in Power BI, and a proven track record of working with intricate application databases. A critical component of this role is the ability to work closely with our end-users to understand their requirements and deliver insightful and actionable reports. Due to the nature of our data, experience in handling confidential and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is mandatory.
Responsibilities:
- Database Analysis: Dive deep into two complex SQL Server application databases to understand their structure, relationships, and data flows.
- SQL Development: Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data to support reporting requirements.
- Report and Dashboard Creation: Design, develop, and deploy insightful and user-friendly analytical reports and dashboards using Power BI.
- Data Extraction: Create and automate data extracts for various business purposes.
- User Collaboration: Work directly with end-users to gather requirements, understand their data needs, and translate them into technical specifications and final reports.
- Data Integrity and Confidentiality: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all data and reports, adhering to strict protocols for handling sensitive and confidential PII data.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Expert-Level SQL: Proven, hands-on experience with SQL Server, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Power BI Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to create compelling and interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI, including data modeling and DAX.
- Complex Database Experience: A strong background in analyzing and understanding the schemas of complex, third-party, or in-house built application databases.
- End-User Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a history of working closely with non-technical stakeholders to deliver reporting solutions that meet their needs.
- PII/Confidential Data Handling: Verifiable experience working with sensitive and confidential data, with a clear understanding of data privacy and security best practices. Please be prepared to discuss your experience in this area.
- Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to independently troubleshoot data inconsistencies and reporting challenges.
- Project Duration: Availability to commit to a project of approximately 2 months in duration.
To Apply:
In your proposal, please provide:
- A brief summary of your experience as a Data Analyst, specifically highlighting your work with complex application databases.
- Examples of past projects where you have used SQL and Power BI to create analytical reports from intricate data sources.
- A description of your approach to working with end-users to gather requirements and ensure the final deliverables meet their expectations.
- Confirmation of your experience with PII and your understanding of its importance.
- Have you worked with UKG/UltiPro and/or NOVAtime databases and reporting before? Apply tot his job