Junior Data Analyst

Role overview

This part-time onsite Junior Data Analyst position based in California, United States focuses on turning raw data into reliable insights that support business decisions, reporting, and performance improvement. The role suits someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and motivated to help teams make better decisions through accurate analysis and clear reporting.

What you will do

You will gather, organize, verify, and analyze information from multiple sources to support operational, financial, and strategic work. The role includes building reports, dashboards, and summary updates; checking data for accuracy; cleaning and validating datasets; tracking data quality; spotting trends and patterns; and contributing to business performance analysis. You may also help maintain databases, prepare insights for forecasting and planning, support process improvements, and work with cross-functional teams on reporting and analysis needs.

Skills and working style

The ideal candidate is comfortable using spreadsheets, databases, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools. A good understanding of data analysis methods, basic statistics, visualization approaches, and reporting practices is valuable. Strong numerical thinking, clear communication, professionalism, adaptability, curiosity, and the ability to handle several tasks while meeting deadlines are important.

Preferred background

A qualification or academic background in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or a similar field is preferred. Experience in reporting, research, administration, operations support, data management, or analytical projects would be an advantage. Knowledge of reporting software, database systems, BI tools, data visualization tools, SQL, or related analytical applications is also helpful.

Additional information

The role calls for someone dependable, analytical, and focused on accuracy, with the ability to work independently as well as coordinate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. The purpose of the position is to convert data into useful insights that improve business performance, operational efficiency, strategic planning, and long-term growth.