BI developers and data analysts who deliver from the first sprint.
Forge Analytics provides experienced business intelligence and analytics consultants for contract, contract-to-hire, and project work. We support clients directly and through MSP and VMS programs, and we submit only people who fit the requirement.
What our consultants do
We focus on one discipline: turning operational data into reporting people trust. Every consultant we place works hands-on in the tools, not just around them.
BI development
Design semantic models, write DAX and SQL, and build clear, useful Power BI dashboards. Configure refresh schedules, organize workspaces, and document reporting solutions for easy handoff.
Data analysis
Translate business questions into queries, KPIs, and recurring reports. Reconcile numbers across source systems and document metric definitions so every team reads the same figure the same way.
Business apps and automation
Create small, straightforward Power Apps for common business needs and basic Power Automate workflows that reduce repetitive manual tasks.
Report modernization
Turn Excel workbooks, Crystal Reports, and legacy dashboards into focused Power BI reports, validating that new outputs match the old ones before anything is retired.
Team augmentation
Backfill a vacancy, add capacity for a deadline, or extend an existing data team long-term. Our consultants work inside your standards, ticketing, and release process.
Technology we work in
Consultants are screened against the specific stack in your requirement, not a generic checklist. These are the platforms we support most often.
BI and visualization
- Power BI (DAX, Power Query M, Service)
- Excel (Power Pivot, Power Query)
- Interactive dashboards and reports
- Data modeling and KPI development
Data and reporting
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Azure SQL
- Oracle
- SQL queries and reporting
Business apps and automation
- Basic Power Apps
- Basic Power Automate workflows
- Simple forms and approvals
- Notifications and routine task automation
Languages
- SQL
- DAX and Power Query M
Microsoft platforms
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Power Platform
Practices
- Star-schema dimensional modeling
- Data validation and testing
- Technical documentation and handoff
- Report usability and maintenance
How we work with your program
We follow your MSP or VMS rules from requirement to final timesheet, with one point of contact the whole way.
Requirement review
We read the requisition, confirm the must-haves, and route any clarifying questions through the channel your program specifies.
Technical screening
Candidates are screened against the actual stack, including SQL and DAX exercises and a walkthrough of past work, plus rate, availability, and work authorization.
Submission
We submit only candidates who meet the stated requirements, with written consent to represent and a short summary of fit against each one.
Interview and selection
Interviews are scheduled promptly within program guidelines, and feedback is relayed to the candidate the same day.
Onboarding
Background checks, drug screens, NDAs, and system access steps are completed on your program's timeline.
Delivery
Timesheets are submitted on schedule, and we check in with the hiring manager regularly for the life of the assignment.
Engagement models
Choose the structure that fits the work. Rates follow your program's rate card or are quoted per engagement for direct clients.
Contract
A dedicated consultant for a defined term, billed hourly and managed through your MSP, VMS, or direct timesheet process.
Best for backfills, project surges, and fixed-duration initiatives.
Contract-to-hire
Start on contract and convert the consultant to your payroll once both sides are confident in the fit, following program conversion terms.
Best for permanent roles where you want to see the work first.
Project (SOW)
A scoped deliverable, such as a dashboard suite or report migration, with defined milestones, acceptance criteria, and a fixed or capped price.
Best for well-defined outcomes with a clear finish line.
Standards we hold ourselves to
Program managers remember suppliers for how they behave, not just who they submit.
Accurate submittals
Resumes reflect real experience. We never submit a candidate without their consent or pad a profile to match a requirement.
Program compliance
We follow your MSP's rate cards, communication rules, and no-direct-contact policies without exception.
Data confidentiality
Client data stays in client systems. Consultants follow your access, security, and confidentiality policies from day one.
Responsiveness
Requests from program managers and hiring managers get a reply within one business day.