Data Analyst – IBM Cognos

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Job Title: Data Analyst – IBM Cognos (Nearshore Contractor)

Location: Remote (Nearshore – Latin America)

Type: Contract

Hours: Align with U.S. Eastern Time (8 AM–5 PM EST)

Position Overview: Our client is looking for a nearshore Data Analyst specializing in IBM Cognos to support ongoing business intelligence and reporting initiatives. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports across multiple business units, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and usability. This role requires deep hands-on Cognos experience, solid SQL skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop IBM Cognos reports, dashboards, and visualizations based on business requirements.
• Work with IBM DB2 databases: create and optimize queries, schemas, and data models.
• Validate and troubleshoot reporting outputs; independently identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Manage reporting queues and prioritize incoming requests efficiently.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Document report logic, data sources, and dashboard configurations for maintainability.
• Contribute to data quality assurance and best practices for analytics governance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst
• Expert-level proficiency in IBM Cognos Analytics (Report Studio, Dashboarding, Framework Manager).
• Strong SQL and IBM DB2 Database experience, including schema creation and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with on-prem environments and secure data access practices.
• Demonstrated ability to self-diagnose and unblock issues related to data accuracy and reporting logic.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); able to communicate clearly with U.S.-based teams.
• Available to operate during U.S. East Coast business hours.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows and data governance principles.
• Exposure to Python for light data analysis or automation tasks.
• Prior experience working with U.S.-based organizations as a nearshore contractor.

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