Data Visualization Analyst

Title:  Data Visualization Analyst

Reports To: Senior Director of Analytics and BI

Department:  EMS Business Intelligence

Location: Remote (*Please note that this is a remote position based in Lenexa, KS)

Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Job Summary:

As a Data Visualization Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping our data-driven future. You'll be at the forefront of crafting and refining analytics, visualizations, and data strategies. These are essential in steering our organization forward and providing actionable insights for better decision-making. Your ability to embrace uncertainty and rapidly evaluate hypotheses is vital. We're looking for a background in areas such as quantitative analysis, data mining, predictive modeling, programming, data transformation, and of course, data visualization. We are also looking for a technical guru who can translate to a non-technical audience.  Being comfortable with ambiguity and capable of quickly testing assumptions is central to the role. As our Data Visualization Analyst, you'll develop interactive dashboards and contribute significantly to our business decisions by offering insights and recommendations using top-notch tools like Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and others.

Essential Functions:

Data Analysis: Undertake the collection, purification, and examination of extensive datasets from diverse sources. Your goal is to unearth significant patterns, trends, insights, and opportunities.

Data Visualization: Design clear, impactful visualizations to convey metrics and KPIs to those without a technical background.

Report Generation: Regularly create and update reports and dashboards to monitor key performance indicators. Offer support to various departments, such as Accounting, Production, and Sales, in generating both regular and ad-hoc reports.

Dynamic Dashboards Creation: Move from static to real-time, dynamic dashboards for monitoring the company's status.

Business Intelligence Support: Aid in business intelligence tasks, which are vital for our company's growth.

Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work in tandem with different departments to identify and document data needs for reporting. Help pinpoint key business questions and answer them with data. Share your insights, best practices, and recent developments in data analytics.

Training and Support: Offer necessary training and assistance to team members in utilizing data tools and understanding data outputs, enabling them to use data effectively in their decision-making. Be the partner liaison between our Account Management team and our clients to understand the dashboards and interpret feedback universally.

Documentation and SOP Creation: Document data analysis methods, report formats, calculations, and data sources for future use.

Continuous Improvement: Actively seek and implement ways to enhance data processes and reporting efficiency within the organization.

Product Development: Identify opportunities for new products to facilitate internal and external needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex or ideas internally and with our partners.
• A thorough understanding of data visualization tools and techniques.
• Skilled in using advanced Excel functions and tools for data manipulation and visualization.
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly SQL.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, coupled with solid organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines and quick turnarounds.
• A detail-oriented and customer-focused approach is crucial.
• Self-motivation, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to meet challenging demands are expected.
• Initiative-taking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Flexibility and readiness to assist others as needed.
• Capable of following directions and working independently with minimal supervision.

Technology Requirements:

Programming Languages: Strong skills in SQL are required, along with a familiarity with other programming languages used in data analysis and visualization. Strong skills in SQL are required, along with a familiarity with other programming languages used in data analysis and visualization, VizQL (Tableau) andDax (Power BI).

 Visualization Tools: Expertise in advanced data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI, with the ability to create interactive and engaging visualizations.

Database Management: A solid grasp of database technologies and management systems.

Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in using Excel for data manipulation and visualization, including complex functions, pivot tables, and integrating Excel with other tools.

Data Analysis Software: Competence in data analysis tools, including advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services. Nice to have experience with: Azure Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytics and Databricks.

Collaboration Tools: Knowledge of project management tools like JIRA or Click-Up is beneficial, especially with hands-on experience.

Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms such as Snowflake or Azure.

Education & Certification:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field is required
• 5 years of experience in Advanced Data Analyticspreferably in a collaborative environment. 
• Tableau Certification preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EducationDynamics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants based upon any protected status, including but not limited to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression.

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