Data Analyst

Position Summary

The Data Analyst needs to be a self-motivated contributor with 5+ years relevant experience and a track record of working with large amounts of data, reducing to solid trends and information to be used as the basis of management business decisions.

The Data Analyst will execute strategic & tactical analysis that will provide insight to senior executives or function-line managers and employees in a variety of areas based on their functional support (sales, marketing, product management, pricing, sales force, direct marketing effectiveness, training effectiveness, purchasing and inventory analytics, people analytics and dashboards, staffing, etc.). This will change from function to function based on support role needs.

The role will serve as a critical liaison for for the functional department to lead, develop and measure various initiatives across the organization. This person will assist other team members in the improvement of current database and reporting processes.

The Data Analyst needs to be process oriented with a structured work ethic and a to have a drive to identify key areas of efficiency improvements within the workgroup and organization.

Major Responsibilities

• Apply data-driven analytics to evaluate performance and to provide guidance to team-members.
• Maintain and improve hygiene and development of database to maximize data intelligence that can lead to data mining and strategic decisions.
• Create and manage predictive models and reports that provide information/analysis/insights to senior management team.
• Provide management with analytical support of data including trend analysis.
• Prepare data for management distribution.
• Work with functional areas to drive operating metrics.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports.

Skills Needed

• Experience in successfully managing analytically rigorous corporate initiatives.
• Strong problem solving skills and cross-functional partnership.
• Strong analytical and technical acumen.
• Must have knowledge of statistical methods and system design used to analyze customer data and behavior.
• Aptitude to gain a thorough understanding of and the actions required to achieve success in working with specific customers, segments.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, critical thinking and analytical skills needed -Ability to work independently and manage time in an environment requiring short lead time deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint programs
• Experience in querying programs (e.g. Business Intelligence platforms, Access, Showcase).
• Finance/Analytic competencies (Breakeven Analysis, basic financial calculations, P & L understanding).
• Demonstrated experience with large data set manipulation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization. Four year college degree from an accredited institution in business administration, finance, accounting or economics or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited higher learning institution required or equivalent combination of experience and education (preferred area of study: Economics, Quantitative Analysis, Business, Mathematics, Computer Science or other similar fields)
• At least 2 years of experience required, 5+ years preferred, in analytics

NOTE:

The purpose of this outline job description is to focus attention on the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be a complete list of every duty and it is therefore to be expected that the day to day performance of the job will frequently include tasks not listed above.

The list of duties for which the job holder is responsible may be varied or added to at the discretion of your manager. Any such alterations intended to be permanent will be added to this job description.

Experience

Required

• 2 year(s): Data analytics/data science

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Applied Statistics or related field

Skills

Required

• Business Acumen Skills
• Adaptability
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)