Data Analyst

Position Summary 

The Data Analyst collaborates with business users to create report specifications and develop, test, and deploy reports and dashboards that can be used to make sound business decisions. This position establishes and enforces data visualization, data discovery, and data quality best practices across the organization

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Converts ideas and business needs into meaningful report/dashboard designs and data requirements
• Provides requirements to the Information Technology Team for source data additions or enhancements
• Assists in training end users and maintaining a knowledge base to help promote best practices on how to use data visualization tools
• Supports the development of a standard process for defining data requirements, managing governance, creating BI reports/dashboards
• Establishes a relationship with end-users to understand their requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs
• Participates in and drives execution of projects, as appropriate
• Undertakes any other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, computer science, or in a science technology, engineering, or math (STEM) discipline preferred but not required  
• 1-2 years of experience working with SQL database development, SQL queries, data structures, stored procedures, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), extract transform load (ETL), application programming interface (API) architecture, relational data models is preferred
• Experience as a data analyst or similar position is preferred
• Experience in gathering business requirements and translating them into data or reports
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Curiosity to learn and explore new technologies or programming languages to enhance skills and improve work efficiency
• Ability to translate complex technical designs and terminologies into simplified business language
• Strong communication and persuasion skills. Ability to create messaging materials that meet stakeholder preferences, including the ability to present concepts verbally

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Works in a temperature-controlled environment, with low noise levels 
• Prolonged periods of sitting required 
• Rarely required to walk, stand, lift, pull, or push objects weighing up to 10 pounds