Junior Data Analyst: Facts, Skills, and Next Paths

A Junior Data Analyst collects, cleans, and organizes raw data from multiple sources, then performs structured analyses to identify trends and ensure accuracy. Day-to-day work includes running SQL queries, building dashboards in Tableau, documenting processes, and using Python or R for basic statistical tasks. You’ll also validate data integrity across databases and spreadsheets, often working with tools like Microsoft Office Suite.

Core responsibilities include supporting senior analysts and cross-functional teams by transforming data into actionable reports and maintaining data quality. For example, at Silo Smashers you would support federal law enforcement clients with data analysis and reporting, while at ECS FEDERAL you’d serve as the initial point of engagement for users of an enterprise data analytics platform for DHS HQ. Radiance Technologies places Junior Data Analysts alongside data scientists and engineers to support machine learning initiatives for trade enforcement.

The median salary for this role is approximately $87,903. The most requested skills in current job postings are Data Analysis (80%), Analytics & Reporting (60%), SQL (50%), Dashboard Building (40%), Documentation (40%), Python or R (40%), Machine Learning & Deep Learning (40%), and Tableau (30%).