This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan. 

Job Title: Data Analyst II

Position Details:

• This position is fully Remote.
• Work Schedule/Hours: Monday thru Friday, 40 hours/week.
• 3 openings.
• Contract Duration: 5 months.
• Candidates must be eligible for W-2 employment and authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Duties:

• Data Analysis & Exploration — Analyze large, complex datasets using statistical methods to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support organizational growth and efficiency.
• Reporting & Visualization — Build, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports that deliver accurate, on‑time information to business stakeholders.
• Requirements Gathering — Collaborate with business units to understand reporting needs, translate them into technical requirements, and ensure deliverables align with strategic objectives.
• Data Quality & Validation — Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across multiple sources; troubleshoot discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with IT, operations, and business teams to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Process Improvement — Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows, automate reporting, and enhance analytical capabilities.
• Data Analysis & Exploration — Analyze large, complex datasets using statistical methods to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support organizational growth and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Large Dataset Management — Ability to work with high volume, multi-source datasets in structured and unstructured formats.
• Power BI, SQL & Python — Proficiency in building dashboards, writing complex queries, and performing advanced analytics.
• Technical & Non-Technical Communication — Skilled at presenting insights to diverse audiences, translating complex data into clear narratives.
• Data Modeling & Statistics — Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, statistical analysis, and data engineering fundamentals.
• Problem Solving — Ability to diagnose issues, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Written & Verbal Communication — Excellent communication skills for documentation, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation):

• The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $42.86/hour - $57.14/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.