Senior Quantitative Analyst

Engagement Overview

The Senior Quantitative Analyst contractor will support business decision-making by delivering data-driven insights, scalable reporting, and analytical solutions. This role blends data engineering, business intelligence, and advanced analytics to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

• Hours:

30–40 hours per week

• Location:

Nashville, TN preferred

• Work Schedule:

Hybrid (In-office Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday \& Friday)

• Travel:

None required

• Equipment:

Company-issued laptop will be provided

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into analytical frameworks, data requirements, and reporting solutions
• Integrate data from APIs, databases, and other sources to develop scalable PowerBI dashboards and reporting tools
• Design, build, and maintain recurring reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) for internal and external stakeholders
• Automate manual Excel-based processes and improve data workflows for efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze data trends and patterns to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for optimization
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to business leaders and executive stakeholders
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Finance) to define data and API requirements
• Document data sources, transformations, and logic in clear, business-friendly language

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover drivers of key business outcomes
• Build executive-level dashboards and presentations that tell a clear data story
• Ensure data integrity through validation, QA, and reconciliation via multiple data sources
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting scalability and reduce manual effort
• Support ad hoc analysis, deep dives, and hypothesis testing to inform strategic decisions
• Establish and promote best practices in analytics, reporting, and data visualization

Required Experience \& Qualifications:

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience developing PowerBI dashboards and data visualization solutions
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and working with structured/unstructured data sources
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, advanced formulas, automation)
• Experience synthesizing data into clear insights and storytelling (e.g., PowerPoint, executive readouts)
• Ability to communicate complex analyses to non-technical and executive audiences
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect data insights to business outcomes

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with APIs (RESTful services, JSON) and integrating external data sources
• Familiarity with data modeling, KPI development, and performance measurement frameworks
• Knowledge of cloud data environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake)
• Experience using and optimizing ETL processes
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

Deliverables

• Scalable PowerBI dashboards and reporting solutions aligned to business needs
• Automated processes replacing manual Excel-based workflows
• Standardized metrics and performance reporting frameworks
• Clear, business-friendly documentation of data sources, logic, and flows
• Executive-ready presentations and insights supporting strategic decision-making
• Ad hoc analyses and deep dives as required

Success Criteria

• Delivery of timely, accurate, and actionable insights that influence business decisions
• Reduction of manual reporting through automation and improved processes
• Increased visibility into key performance metrics across stakeholders
• High-quality communication of complex data in a clear, concise, and impactful manner
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and engagement