Data Analyst

Job Summary:

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. is seeking an IT Data Analyst who will be at the forefront of our organization's data analysis and management strategies. You will work closely with IT and business teams to identify and address data-related needs, ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and security of our data assets. Your insights will be instrumental in uncovering trends, predicting outcomes, and enhancing our overall business intelligence. This role requires a keen analytical mind, proficiency in data manipulation tools and methodologies, and the ability to communicate complex findings in a clear and actionable manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and maintains reports and analytical tools, including ongoing monitoring and refinement.
• Display a strong skill set in a wide range of Business Intelligence tools and technologies, encompassing analytics report creation, data management, data warehousing, as well as the design and usage of data analysis and visualization instruments.
• Leverage dashboard tools such as Epicor Data Analytics, Power BI, and additional open-source platforms to present data visually for simplified comprehension and improved decision-making processes. This involves consolidating information from diverse origins, including databases, cloud-based services, and APIs, to ensure continuous and uninterrupted data integration into the dashboards.
• Partners with departmental teams to define and document business requirements for new metrics and reports as needed. Obtains requirements using interviews, document analysis, business process descriptions, tasks, and workflow analysis.
• Evaluate alternate solutions and design processes and systems, which include user impact considerations, cost and benefit analysis, and processing specifications.
• Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources, reconciles conflicts, and works with members of a team to uncover unmet business needs.
• Develops and maintains existing business data files. Helps promote end user understanding of available data through training. Also makes sure that duplication of effort is not occurring within the organization or in IT for reporting.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned or requested.

Why Nelson-Jameson: 

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 annually.

Comprehensive benefits package.

And so much more!

Required Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a business analyst or in a related field.
• Experience with SQL and Python.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, or other related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Epicor Prophet 21.
• Proficiency in SQL Reporting, Query Tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with foundational business and management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or stoop.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25#. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An office environment is typical in this position, with occasional visits to the warehouse. The noise level is generally quiet.

Work Week:

Days:  Monday-Friday             Weekends:  As required

The above is an overview of the position described and is not intended to be all inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Responsibility and Duty satisfactory. The qualifications including physical demands listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.