Business Data Analyst

Catapult Federal Services is a well-established financial technology company transforming how individuals and small businesses manage their finances. They are seeking a hands-on Business Data Analyst contractor to join an analytics team, working directly with product managers and stakeholders to provide insights that drive growth and strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with product managers, marketers, and business leaders to identify analytical opportunities and define key metrics
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytical models using SQL and large-scale distributed systems
• Develop and own business-facing dashboards and reporting tools using Tableau and similar BI platforms
• Apply advanced quantitative analysis techniques to evaluate business performance, user behavior, and growth opportunities
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across teams
• Contribute to a culture of data literacy and best practices within the analytics organization

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in quantitative analysis or a closely related data-focused role
• Proficiency in SQL, including experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience with Tableau or comparable BI/data visualization tools
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical findings for diverse audiences
• Experience with Python or a similar high-level programming language for data analysis and automation
• Experience with R or similar statistical analysis software
• Familiarity with Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, HBase, and/or related MapReduce technologies
• Experience with large-scale MPP systems such as Vertica or Amazon Redshift
• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent practical experience will be considered
• Experience working in a fintech, SaaS, or consumer technology environment
• Exposure to ggplot2 or other data visualization libraries within R
• Familiarity with agile or product-led development environments
• A genuine passion for data, analytics culture, and continuous learning