Data Analyst

Client : Crestwood Global Solutions

Location : Remote (United States)

Employment Type : Full-Time / Contract

Visa : CPT, OPT

Experience : 0 1 Year

Job Summary :

We are seeking an entry-level Data Analyst (CPT / OPT eligible) to support data analysis, reporting, dashboard creation, and business insights development.

The ideal candidate will analyze datasets, build visualizations, and help teams make data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities :

Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets using Excel, SQL, and Python.

Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI or Tableau.

Perform Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

Support decision-making by providing data summaries and analytical interpretations.

Develop and maintain data models, KPI dashboards, and automated reporting tools.

Work closely with business teams to gather data requirements and deliver insights.

Validate data accuracy and perform quality checks to ensure reliable reporting.

Present findings to management using visualizations and narrative summaries.

Document workflows, processes, and data pipelines as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics , or related field.

Strong knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Cleaning).

Ability to write SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.

Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy, basic analysis).

Strong understanding of data analysis, statistics, and problem-solving techniques.

Excellent communication skills and ability to present data clearly.

Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks.

Preferred Skills :

Experience with Power BI or Tableau for dashboarding and reporting.

Exposure to ETL concepts , data pipelines, or workflow automation.

Knowledge of statistical concepts like correlation, regression, forecasting.

Experience with Git , APIs, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Familiarity with tools like JIRA , Confluence , or project management platforms.