Data Analyst
IT, Data Science
Addison, TX, USA
USD 75-95 / hour
Data Analyst POST NUMBER: 481595
DETAILS
Location: Remote
Position Type: 18M Contract
Hourly / Salary: to $90W2 based on experience
JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Data Analyst for an 18M Contract opportunity that is remote. The Data Analyst will serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and project teams, ensuring data accuracy, reporting integrity, and successful business acceptance of project deliverables. The Data Analyst will lead data validation and reconciliation efforts, confirm KPI alignment across systems and reports, support UAT, coordinate business sign-off activities, and maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal Data Analyst will possess the ability to combine strong analytical skills with business analysis experience and a meticulous approach to data quality and governance.
- Data Validation / Reconciliation – Validating Data Across Source / Target Systems | Performing Reconciliation Activities to Ensure Accuracy, Completeness, and Consistency
- Data Quality / Issue Resolution – Investigating Data Discrepancies / Identifying Root Causes / Coordinating Resolution of Data Quality Issues Across Business / Technical Teams
- KPI / Business Metric Validation – Verifying KPIs / Reports / Business Metrics Against Expected Results | Ensuring Data Integrity / Reporting Accuracy
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – Developing / Executing / Documenting UAT Test Cases / Test Scenarios / Validation Results to Support Successful Solution Delivery
- Business Review / Sign-Off Coordination – Facilitating Business Stakeholder Reviews / Feedback Sessions / Formal Approval Processes for Data / System Deliverables
- Audit / Compliance Documentation – Producing Audit-Ready Documentation / Traceability Artifacts / Validation Records, and Supporting Evidence for Governance and Compliance Requirements
- Data Governance / Quality Initiatives – Supporting Data Governance Programs / Data Quality Frameworks / Process Improvements to Strengthen Enterprise Data Management Practices
- Business / Technical Liaison – Primary Bridge Between Business Users / Technical Teams to Gather Requirements / Clarify Issues / Align Expectations / Drive Resolution of Data-Related Challenges
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Data Analysis / Validation Experience – Data Analyst / Business Analyst / Data Quality Analyst Supporting Enterprise Data Validation / Testing / Reporting Initiatives
- Data Validation / Reconciliation – Validating / Reconciling Data Across Multiple Systems / Reports / Data Sources
- Data Quality Management – Identifying / Investigating / Resolving Data Quality Issues / Discrepancies / Anomalies / Root Cause Findings Across Complex Data Environments
- KPI / Reporting Validation – Validating KPIs / Business Metrics / Reporting Outputs / Aligning Business Requirements/Expected Results
- UAT – Supporting UAT Test Planning / Test Case Development / Execution / Defect Tracking / Validation / Business Acceptance Processes
- Stakeholder Review / Sign-Off Coordination – Facilitating Business Reviews / Stakeholder Approvals / Validation Meetings / Formal Sign-Off Activities Across Multiple Teams
- Data Governance / Integrity – Data Governance / Data Quality / Data Integrity / Validation Best Practices
- Documentation / Audit Readiness – Creating Validation Documentation / Test Results / Traceability Artifacts / Audit-Ready Evidence
- Data Analysis Tools – Utilizing SQL / Excel / Other Analytical Tools to Analyze Large Data Sets / Investigate Issues / Support Validation Efforts
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working with Business Stakeholders / Project Teams / Developers / QA Teams / Data Teams
- Data Migration / Transformation Support – Supporting Data Migration / System Implementation / Reporting Transformation / Data Modernization Initiatives via Structured Validation / Testing Activities
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.