Data Analyst

Data Analyst Job Details

• Industry: Information Technology
• Location:
  
  Birmingham, AL, USA
• Salary Range: $64,500 - $106,500 per year
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Seniority Level: Entry Level

The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, cleansing, and interpreting information from complex, large-scale data sets to deliver actionable insights that support business strategy and improve decision-making, efficiency, and profitability. This role involves gathering data from various sources, performing statistical analysis, creating reports and dashboards, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to provide meaningful recommendations. The Data Analyst also develops deep knowledge of the business and industry to enhance data analysis and predictive modeling capabilities that drive strategic initiatives.

• Must exhibit a bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems, or an equivalent degree from an accredited four‑year college or university. Proof of degree required; transcript or diploma acceptable.
• Must exhibit proficient knowledge of statistical methods and tools.
• Must exhibit proficient knowledge of databases, data warehouse, data lakes, extracting data using queries, and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes.
• Must exhibit excellent reasoning and analytical skills for identifying and resolving problems.
• Must exhibit exceptional technical writing skills.
• Must exhibit excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of the Company (command of grammar and spelling). Must communicate in a courteous, polite, and effective manner, both verbally and in written format.
• Must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with persons of different socio‑economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must cooperate well with others and establish effective working relationships.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to work extra hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required to fulfill job duties.
• Must exhibit a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Must possess a valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Must exhibit the ability to develop and maintain professional reports, dashboards, and visualizations using various platforms.

• Exhibit a master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar. Proof of degree required; transcript or diploma acceptable.
• Exhibit experience in statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
• Prior experience with programming languages such as R, Python, SAS, Java, C++, Excel/VBA.
• Prior experience with distributed data/computing tools such as Map Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, and MySQL.
• Prior experience with cloud‑based platforms such as AWS, Databricks, Fabric, Mongo
  
  DB, and Snowflake.
• Prior experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Must exhibit previous work experience in statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
• Eagan Center for Wellness
• Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral‑welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high‑frequency‑welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things the right way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.