Databricks Data Analyst

Guidehouse is hiring a Databricks Data Analyst to support client projects involving data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, and advanced analytics solution delivery. The role builds analytical datasets and reporting solutions, generates insights, and supports secure, well-documented, data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain analytical datasets and data models using Databricks SQL, Delta Lake, and related tools

Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries and Python notebooks to support reporting, analysis, and business use cases

Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using BI tools such as Databricks AI/BI Dashboards, Power BI, Tableau, and Databricks SQL

Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and insights that support business decisions

Translate business requirements into analytical datasets, queries, dashboards, and reporting solutions

Perform data validation, quality checks, and issue resolution to support accuracy, consistency, and reliable reporting outputs

Work with cross-functional teams including data engineers, data scientists, solution architects, and client stakeholders

Communicate analytical findings, reporting logic, and business insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

Document data models, transformations, assumptions, and business logic to support transparency, reuse, and ongoing maintenance

Support data governance, access control, security, lineage, and compliance standards within the Databricks platform

Preferred

Experience using Unity Catalog for governed data discovery, access controls, lineage, schema organization, and secure management of enterprise data assets

Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and medallion architecture concepts for curated analytical data delivery

Active Databricks Data Analyst Associate or related certification

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

Experience working in project-based or consulting delivery environments

Unity Catalog

Data Discovery

Access Controls

Data Lineage

Schema Organization

Enterprise Data Governance

Medallion Architecture

Analytical Data Delivery

Databricks Data Analyst Associate Certification

Azure

AWS

GCP

Project-Based Delivery

Consulting Delivery

Benefits

A flexible benefits package

Virtual work flexibility within the United States; remote candidates will be considered

Company

AI-led advisory, technology, and managed services for enterprises

Mclean, Virginia, USA

https://guidehouse.com/

Founded in 2018

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or another relevant field

3-10 years of relevant experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or analytical solution delivery

Strong experience with SQL for data querying, transformation, analysis, and reporting

Experience with Python or R for data analysis, automation, or exploratory analytics

Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-native analytics platforms

Experience with BI reporting tools such as Databricks AI/BI Dashboards, Power BI, or Tableau

Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, data quality validation, and analytical dataset development concepts

Ability to analyze data, communicate insights clearly, and work effectively in team-based delivery environments

Experience developing clear documentation for analytic and reporting solutions, including data sources, business logic, metrics definitions, assumptions, and usage guidance

Experience using Unity Catalog for governed data discovery, access controls, lineage, schema organization, and secure management of enterprise data assets

Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and medallion architecture concepts for curated analytical data delivery

Active Databricks Data Analyst Associate or related certification

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

Experience working in project-based or consulting delivery environments

3-10 years of relevant experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or analytical solution delivery.

Required skills

SQL, Databricks, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks AI/BI Dashboards, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Quality Validation, Unity Catalog, Medallion Architecture

Preferred skills

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

Experience

3-10 years