Junior Data & Reporting Analyst

About the jobTitle: Junior Data & Reporting AnalystLocation: Albany, NY (Onsite)Employment Type: ContractDuration: 6+ months (Potential to Extend or Convert)Status: Accepting CandidatesAbout the roleWe are looking for a Junior Data & Reporting Analyst to support business intelligence, reporting, and data visualization initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career analyst with hands-on experience in SQL, IBM DB2, reporting, dashboards, and data visualizationThe ideal candidate should have a good understanding of BI/OLAP applications and database environments and be comfortable translating business requirements into reports and dashboards.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and data visualizationsAssist in analyzing business requirements and translating them into reporting specificationsWrite and modify SQL queries to retrieve and analyze data.Assist with developing SQL PL procedures in an IBM DB2 environment.Support business intelligence and OLAP reporting initiatives.Work with reporting and database teams to troubleshoot data and reporting issuesPerform data validation and assist with ensuring report accuracy and consistencySupport enterprise data visualization and reporting for business and senior management stakeholders.Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand reporting needs and deliver effective solutions.Required Technical Skills1–3 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or a related field.Basic to intermediate understanding of OLAP and Business Intelligence applicationsUnderstanding of reporting and database environmentsHands-on experience with SQL and writing queries.Exposure to IBM DB2 is required.Experience with SQL PL / PL-SQL / procedural SQLExposure to data visualization and dashboarding toolsAbility to understand business requirements and translate them into reporting specifications.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Analytics, or a related field preferred.