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Data Analyst

Data Analyst

ARAG Legal InsuranceDes Moines, IA, US
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Data Analyst

Are you service-minded and detail oriented? Do you have a passion for data analysis and a desire to learn and grow in the field?

ARAG is hiring a Data Analyst! This person will be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders and completing reporting and analysis requests to support successful business decisions. Enjoy a flexible schedule, hybrid work environment, casual dress code, collaborative culture, and a beautiful workspace!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Manages and completes routine data and reporting requests from internal stakeholders across the company, both promptly and accurately.
  • Works collaboratively with others to identify and understand the business problem, question(s) and / or data need.
  • Documents project work, queries, and correspondence to facilitate and streamline related work requests going forward.
  • Works with internal stakeholders to understand various data sources and ensure quality and accuracy of the data and alignment with project needs.
  • Performs data validation and cleansing.
  • Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities in areas such as data collection and validation and automation.
  • Works with stakeholders to define data requirements and builds, edits, and updates reports and dashboards.
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand the meaning of data fields, document data rules, and write business definitions.
  • Uses knowledge of data and business processes to make recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Actively seeks opportunities to learn new knowledge and skills.
  • Actively contributes to evaluation of possible solutions to problems.
  • Serves as a positive role model by representing the ARAG At Its Best Values.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge

  • Data querying capabilities.
  • Knowledge of data structures and relationships.
  • Understanding of processes to ensure data quality and accuracy.
  • Knowledge of and experience with business intelligence reporting and data visualization tools (Power BI preferred).
  • Understanding of data governance and best practices for data quality and stewardship is preferred.
  • Basic conceptual knowledge of predictive analytics and machine learning preferred.

    • Skills

  • Ability to translate complex data and concepts into language and visualizations that can be readily understood by business stakeholders.
  • Ability to understand business issues and provide guidance and recommendations from a data perspective.
  • Experience with data cleansing and validation.
  • Able to take ownership and independently manage requests from initiation through execution to completion.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate analysis to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to clearly communicate data definitions, rules, and parameters in business-friendly language.
  • Detail-oriented and able to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with SQL and performing data queries strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook).

    • Education Four-year college degree in business, marketing, statistics, business analytics or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.

    Experience Minimum of 3+ years of experience.

    Certifications None required.

    Physical - Minimal travel required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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