Data Analyst - Yuma, AZ

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to support mission-critical operations in a secure, controlled data environment. This role focuses on advanced data analysis, automation, and reporting to drive informed decision-making at leadership levels. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL expertise, experience working with large datasets, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

 

• Data Analysis & Insights
• Analyze large, relational datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and performance gaps
• Translate raw data into actionable insights to support leadership decision-making
• Identify degraders, shortages, and operational inefficiencies
• SQL Development
• Write clean, efficient, and production-ready SQL (Amazon Redshift, Oracle SQL Developer)
• Utilize advanced SQL techniques (CTEs, window functions, complex joins, aggregations)
• Optimize queries for performance and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies across multiple data sources
• Data Quality & Validation
• Implement automated validation checks (row counts, duplicates, completeness, integrity)
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data before reporting
• Identify and resolve root causes of data inconsistencies
• Automation & ETL Processes
• Support and maintain ETL pipelines and data workflows
• Build automated processes for data ingestion, transformation, and validation
• Implement scheduling/orchestration tools (cron, AWS services, Airflow, or equivalent)
• Ensure processes run without manual intervention
• Scripting & Process Automation
• Develop scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Automate data pulls, file processing, and pipeline validation
• Integrate scripts into end-to-end workflows
• Reporting & Dashboards
• Develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements
• Ensure reports are accurate, consistent, and delivered on schedule

Education & Experience

• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related)
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in data analysis or a related field
• Strong experience working in sensitive or controlled data environments
• Advanced SQL proficiency (Amazon Redshift, Oracle preferred)
• Experience with large, relational datasets and data structures
• Strong understanding of joins, aggregations, and query optimization
• Experience troubleshooting data discrepancies and ensuring data integrity
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipelines
• Experience building recurring reports and dashboards
• Strong attention to detail and data validation skills

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to develop relationships with collaborators, program providers, community partners, and military personnel.
• Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple critical projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience working on applied data projects involving diverse organizations to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Preferred Qualifications