POSITION PURPOSE

Analyzes data and supports company initiatives using statistical and analytical tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Applies a data driven approach with analytical rigor to deliver actionable intelligence to stakeholders including reports, visualizations and analyses.
• Supports the end to end analytics workflow from requirements gathering, development, QA and final delivery of data products and data assets.
• Writes code in SQL, R and Python to extract, transform, model and deliver data products including predictive and prescriptive machine learning models. 
• Creates sustainable data products by automating data transformation and delivering Power BI dashboards
• Supports the finance teams delivery of monthly and ad-hoc financial and operations reporting
• Deliver quality results in a collaborative work environment by utilizing agile project methods and utilizing software tools like version control systems, documentation control and project tracking systems.
• Advises management team regarding technical matters pertaining to current or potential projects, plans, policies and/or procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in data science, computer science, statistics or related STEM area; advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years related experience.  
• Advanced skills in MS Office; especially Excel
• Proficient in data wrangling techniques using tools using SQL and similar tools
• Advanced data visualization skills using MS Power BI
• Demonstrable teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong communication skills including the ability to translate and generalize technical jargon 
• Appetite to continually learn new skills, methods and technologies
• Intermediate to Advanced programming skills in R and Python
• Experience with code repository tools and agile development methodology

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to act as team or project lead
• Familiarity with corporate financial statements and basic accounting methods
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and data management techniques
• Microsoft and Azure Cloud Analytics Tools including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Fabric (Dataflows/Lakehouse/Notebooks), (ML Studio, Power Apps/Automate) strongly preferred

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LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction.  Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured.  Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost.

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

Able to move about the work environment. 

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

              None.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.