Principal Data Analyst

Job Summary

Supporting an industry leader in financial services, the remote Principal System Data Analyst will translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements during a 6-month contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive backlog creation, refinement, and prioritization to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Analyze system dependencies, data flows, and integration points to identify risks and opportunities
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives

Required qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in data analysis, system analysis, or business systems analysis within enterprise environments
• Understanding of data platforms, data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes (Informatica, Control-M, or similar tools)
• Experience working with data platforms such as Snowflake, including data modeling and query optimization
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and understanding of data architecture best practices
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field