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Data Analyst

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Automation, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Processes, Business Support, Capital Budgeting, Capital Project, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Construction Engineering, Construction Projects, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Sets, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Energy & Utilities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure Construction, Leadership, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Control, Project Engineering, Project Evaluation, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Strategic Planning, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Visual Communication, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
3 days ago
Title: Senior Business Support Analyst
Location: Hybrid
Hire Type: Contract
Salary: $45 to $60/hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Business Support Analyst to provide financial, operational, and business analytics support for large-scale engineering and construction projects. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, reporting, and performance analysis while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve decision-making through data analytics and reporting solutions.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience working with large datasets, and the ability to communicate complex financial and operational information to leadership. This position also supports process improvements, automation initiatives, and executive-level reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage capital budgets and financial forecasts for engineering and construction project portfolios.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, forecast results, and provide actionable business insights.
  • Perform variance analysis and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with supporting commentary.
  • Evaluate project costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide recommendations to leadership.
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics to monitor business performance.
  • Prepare executive-level reports and presentations summarizing financial performance, production metrics, and project status.
  • Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI.
  • Utilize SQL, Python, and other analytical tools to analyze large datasets and support operational decision-making.
  • Support workforce planning, resource forecasting, and operational modeling initiatives.
  • Assist with departmental budgeting and expense forecasting.
  • Create charts, dashboards, and visual reports to communicate financial and operational performance.
  • Collaborate with finance, engineering, construction, and business stakeholders to improve reporting processes and resolve data issues.
  • Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses to support strategic initiatives.
  • Help enhance reporting standards, analytics capabilities, and scalable business intelligence processes.
Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, project controls, engineering support, business analytics, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting capital projects or infrastructure programs is highly preferred.
  • Industry experience within utilities, energy, infrastructure, industrial construction, or large capital projects is a plus
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting experience.
  • Experience developing Power BI dashboards, data models, and executive reporting solutions.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with enterprise ERP and financial management systems.
  • Knowledge of Databricks or modern cloud-based data environments.
  • Advanced Power BI development and performance optimization.
  • SQL and/or Python programming for data analysis and reporting automation.
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
  • Familiarity with project controls, capital project reporting, or infrastructure project analytics.
Additional Information
This position may require occasional extended hours to support critical reporting deadlines, budgeting cycles, or major business initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects while helping drive data-informed decision-making through financial analysis, business intelligence, and process improvement.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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