Data Analyst I

Business Intelligence \& Strategy \| Hays Electrical Services \| Houston, TX \| On-Site

Position Summary

The Data Analyst I is an entry-level position within the Business Intelligence \& Strategy department at Hays Electrical Services. This role works across all business functions — Operations, Finance, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Workforce Planning, and Safety — building reports, connecting to data sources, and delivering insights that help teams make better decisions.

The Analyst I builds reports independently, connects to enterprise data sources including Databricks, and manages their own assigned workload.

The right candidate is detail-oriented, foundationally strong in Power BI and data modeling concepts, and ready to contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting \& Dashboard Development

• Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards across assigned business units
• Connect to and query data sources including Databricks, and other enterprise systems
• Handle incoming reporting requests independently, managing timelines and delivering accurate outputs
• Maintain existing dashboards, updating data connections, refreshing models, and resolving broken visuals
• Validate data accuracy before any report is published or distributed
• Follow established reporting templates, naming conventions, and team standards

Data Preparation \& Quality

• Pull, clean, and shape data from multiple source systems in preparation for reporting
• Identify and flag data quality issues or inconsistencies to the appropriate team member
• Use Power Query to transform and prepare data for reporting use
• Follow documented SOPs for recurring data processes and assist in creating repository documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Gather requirements for assigned reporting requests directly from stakeholders
• Present reports and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Communicate proactively on task status, blockers, and delivery timelines
• Escalate complex, multi-layered requests to senior analysts with proper context

Team Support \& Documentation

• Assist senior analysts on larger projects as assigned — data prep, validation, and report components
• Follow existing process documentation and flag outdated or missing steps
• Contribute to team knowledge by documenting recurring processes and report logic

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field
• 0–2 years of professional experience in a data, analytics, or reporting role (internships and co-ops count)
• Proficient in Power BI, able to connect to data sources, build and maintain data models, and develop reports and dashboards independently
• Demonstrated experience building a report or dashboard that surfaced meaningful KPIs or insights for a stakeholder
• Able to manage an assigned workload, track multiple requests, and deliver on time
• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Foundational understanding of data modeling concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DAX for calculated columns or basic measures
• Experience with Databricks or cloud-based data platforms
• Working knowledge of SQL for basic querying and data exploration
• Experience following or referencing SOPs in a data or reporting context
• Exposure to construction, trades, or project-based industry data
• Experience with Vista by Trimble, ProjectSight, or similar ERP/project management platforms

Tools \& Systems

Required: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Power Query

A plus: DAX, Databricks, SQL, Power Automate, Vista by Trimble, ProjectSight,

Why Join Hays Electrical

• Work with real data across every function of a growing electrical contractor from day one
• Clear growth path into Data Analyst II and Senior Analyst roles
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced analysts and systems professionals
• Work that directly impacts field operations, project performance, and business decisions
• Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities in a growing organization

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