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Forbes is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to join our Business Intelligence team. This entry-level role is designed for professionals with 1-3 years of experience who are ready to take full ownership of analytical projects, drive strategic insights, and deliver consistently accurate work products. The successful candidate will build a foundation in technical data analysis, structured problem-solving, and proactive stakeholder partnership.
ResponsibilitiesThe Analyst will own and execute analytical tasks, collaborating closely with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
Project Ownership & Execution
- Independently own and drive specific components of larger projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines agreed upon with stakeholders.
- Manage assigned work end-to-end, demonstrating a solid understanding of project goals and business needs and asking clarifying questions when needed.
- Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, communicating key updates and anticipating potential delays.
Analytical Rigor & Accuracy
- Utilize SQL and data visualization tools to conduct data analysis and translate findings into clear, actionable business insights.
- Apply rigorous and documented data validation techniques to ensure work is accurate and error-free before submission.
- Clearly articulate the analysis approach and methodology, justifying decisions with relevant business context (the "why") rather than only focusing on technical implementation.
Strategic Communication & Partnership
- Articulate clear and concise takeaways in verbal and written communication.
- Simplify complex technical concepts and data narratives for non-technical stakeholders, fostering organizational clarity and alignment.
- Provide proactive partnership by identifying opportunities to contribute data expertise or analysis, even when not explicitly assigned.
- Structured Thinking: Ability to clearly articulate and logically structure thought processes, analysis plans, and conclusions.
- Accountability & Reliability: Demonstrated ability to manage assignments, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and deliver complete and accurate work consistently.
- Business Acumen: Capacity to quickly understand the core business problem and connect analytical findings directly to business strategy and value.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team environment and closely collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across different departments.
- Proficient in SQL (required for data extraction and manipulation).
- Proficient in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI).
- Strong foundational skills in data analysis and interpretation.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university.
- 1-3 years of professional or internship experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related technical field.
The annual base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $90,000
Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith. The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate. In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so. Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions. We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes. Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!
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This role may evolve over time. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities, additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.
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