Data Analyst II

Company: Society Insurance
Location: Fond Du Lac
Posted on: November 28, 2019

Job Description:

Primary Purpose Evaluates, collaboratively advances, and documents complex business process improvements that parallel overall company and departmental strategies related to data.Supports the development and understanding of business requirements for business intelligence, reporting and data analysis needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned) ·Assists Product Owner (PO) and business departments with eliciting user stories and acceptance criteria (for business intelligence, reporting and data analysis needs) in a manner that seeks to improve existing business processes.Places focus on the business value to be delivered.Assists PO with creation, prioritization, and maintenance of user stories. ·Gather and document requirements from the business and technical users and translating those requirements into user stories that will result in efficient solutions to meet the customer's needs. ·Produce high-quality output consistent with team and industry standards. ·Possess substantial knowledge and familiarity with data warehousing, ETL concepts, wide range of reporting solutions within a relational and dimensional framework and have discernment skills to consult/select the most appropriate solution for use case. ·Serve as a liaison with the business community around the usage of BI tools, visualization and reporting best practices. ·Plans and accomplishes goals and responsibilities according to timelines provided by relying on substantial experience and judgement. ·Reviews user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure full understanding of deliverables and identification of test requirements. ·Defines, implements data testing systems.This includes planning, creating, evaluating and tracking testing results. ·Troubleshoot issues with reports and data; works with business users, developers, architects to report, resolve defects and prevent further issues. ·Solves problems with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: Associate's Degree in computer science/business related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to information systems and/or data analysis or2-year degree with a focus on information systems or business-related discipline and a minimum of six years' experience related to business analysis and/or business intelligence-related responsibilities. Experience gathering and writing detailed business requirements and/or user stories. A passion for delivering high-quality solutions/software and a drive to constantly improve and evolve processes. Experience working within a project-management environment. Solid command of written and verbal communication, and the ability to interpret the needs of the end user against the capabilities of available technology. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient skills in BI reporting tools to create reports, dashboards and analytics. Proficient level understanding of SQL. Experience with relational databases Demonstrated strong desire to learn new technical tools, techniques, and processes to support the data analytical needs of the enterprise. An aptitude for Information Systems, Databases, BusinessIntelligence concepts, and a general understanding of a DataWarehouse structure. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in information systems or a business-related discipline.Five or more years of experience working as a Data Analyst or related position. Advanced skills in BI reporting tools to create reports, dashboards and analytics. Three or more years of insurance industry experience. Experience working in an agile environment. Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps, Azure Test Plans and Teams. Mentoring and coaching experience in a technical environment. Familiarity with insurance support applications, which may be supplied by internal or external vendors. Continued insurance and/or IT coursework. Supervisory Responsibilities · NoneWorking Conditions and Environment· Work is performed at the corporate location, which is an office setting, indoor and climate-controlled. · Working hours may be altered to accommodate system upgrades or changes that are made.Physical Demands· Normal lifting (office work) occurs frequently. · Requires near-sightedness (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less) for extended periods of computer usage. · Sitting for long periods of time.Key Competencies ApproachabilityCreativity Customer FocusListeningWritten CommunicationsTechnical LearningDecision QualityInterpersonal Savvy Organizational AgilityOrganizing PerspectiveProcess Management Society Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Society are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace. Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society's substance abuse policy.PandoLogic. Keywords: Data Analyst, Location: Fond Du Lac, WI - 54936

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