Lead Data Analyst

Contract Lead Data Analyst based in Redmond, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement, focusing on PLM data loading, validation, cleanup, and analytics to enable a successful PLM implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Lead and Work Stream Lead with Bills of Materials, Parts, and related documentation
• Coordinate with data analysts under the Work Stream Lead to maintain clear communication and alignment
• Investigate large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Convey findings in language accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Apply statistical techniques and select predictive analytics when appropriate
• Conduct analyses and visualizations using SQL, Python or R, Power BI, Tableau, and similar tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics with business objectives
• Support the work stream lead by guiding stakeholders on data interpretation and decision-making
• Present insights and recommendations to the work stream lead
• Work with stakeholders to gather data needs and outline business objectives
• Validate and verify data across multiple PLM data loads
• Lead data cleanup efforts by defining requirements and coordinating with IT for PLM and ERP data
• Clean and maintain data following IT mass-update processes
• Create reports, dashboards, and visuals using Power BI, Tableau, or Excel
• Identify trends and insights from data analyses
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable conclusions
• Define and implement documentation control methods to support the PLM system
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems
• Automate data processes to improve reporting efficiency where feasible
• Extract data, analyze it, and apply critical thinking to decision making
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience

Technologies

• SQL
• Python
• R
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Excel
• Outlook
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Windchill
• PLM

Location

• Redmond, WA (hybrid)

Compensation

• USD 70 - 87 per hour

Job Type

• Contract