Data Analyst I

Hays Electrical Services•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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