Position Summary
The Data Analyst is a foundational, entry-level role within the Business Intelligence Department that supports both data integration and data visualization functions. This position supports data integration, reporting, and dashboard development, with a strong emphasis on creating intuitive and impactful visualizations that drive business decisions. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about turning data into stories that inform and inspire.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with extracting, cleaning, and preparing data from multiple systems for reporting and analysis.
- Build and maintain basic dashboards, reports, and visualizations that are user-friendly and accurate using tools like Power BI, Domo, or similar platforms.
- Apply data visualization best practices to ensure clarity, usability, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
- Support validation of transformed data against source systems to ensure data integrity.
- Document processes, data definitions, and reporting standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requests and provide accurate reporting solutions.
- Document data definitions, visualization standards, and reporting processes to support consistency and scalability.
- Monitor and optimize performance of dashboards and reports for responsiveness and efficiency.
- Assist in identifying data quality issues and support cleansing and governance initiatives.
- Gain familiarity with ETL workflows, integration concepts, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Participate in ongoing training and mentorship to develop advanced BI and visualization skills.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Business, Finance or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- Foundational understanding of SQL and relational databases.
- Experience or strong interest in data visualization tools (Power BI, Domo, Qlik, or similar).
- Understanding of visualization principles such as char selection, color theory, and layout design.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate complex data findings in a clear and engaging manner.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative, data-driven environment.
- Interest in developing technical expertise in data integration, ETL, and data governance.
This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.