Data Analyst I in Houston, Texas at Hays Electrical Services

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• Follow existing process documentation and flag outdated or missing steps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