Junior Data Analyst

The Junior Analyst supports the analytics function by building and maintaining clean, reliable reporting tables and routine operational reports. This role focuses on repeatable data transformations, applying defined business rules, and ensuring reporting data is consistent, testable, and well-documented under guidance from senior team members. The work schedule for this position is Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm in office.

Why Cedar Grove?

Cedar Grove is a local, family-owned business with deep roots in the Seattle area dating back to 1938. Cedar Grove plays a critical role in the Puget Sound’s recycling infrastructure and sustainability efforts, diverting more than 350,000 tons of yard waste and food scraps from landfills annually. With two processing facilities in Maple Valley and Everett, Cedar Grove is a local manufacturer providing green jobs in King and Snohomish Counties. Cedar Grove produces wholesome, nutrient-rich compost that is sold to businesses, governments and residents, ensuring consumers have access to locally produced, recycled products.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and maintain SQL used to create and refresh reporting tables
• Apply documented business rules and approved data fixes to source data
• Validate, test, and reconcile reporting datasets for accuracy and consistency
• Maintain routine operational reports (e.g., hours, utilization, basic sales metrics)
• Document transformations, assumptions, and data logic
• Follow version control, change management, and review processes

Required Qualifications

• Working familiarity with SQL (SELECT statements, joins, basic aggregations)
• Basic experience with Power BI or a similar BI tool
• Comfortable working with structured, repetitive datasets and rule-based logic
• Willingness to document work clearly and follow established review processes

Nice to Have

• Exposure to stored procedures, ETL pipelines, or data transformation workflows
• Interest in data quality, data modeling, and reproducible reporting
• Ability and willingness to learn business processes over time

What This Role Is Not

• Not responsible for financial, pricing, or strategic business decisions
• Not expected to design analytics strategy or data architecture
• Not a standalone decision-maker

Education/Certification:

• Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.

Experience/Other:

• 1.5–2 years of hands-on experience working with SQL, operational reporting, and data cleaning in a professional environment

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to sit at a desk for (seven) or more hours per day, and frequently lift and carry objects up to (20 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Cedar Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cedar Grove Organics' offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol Free Workplaces. Cedar Grove Organics is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Pay: $80,168.40 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• SQL: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98108 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,168 - $90,000