Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Reporting to the Vice President, IT, this role will be responsible for providing, developing and implementing Blue Bird’s data strategy with the purpose of delivering the right data, to the right people at the right time. The ideal candidate will interpret and analyze complex datasets to provide insights and support data‑driven decision making within Blue Bird. This role will work alongside IT business analysts and business executives to gather, transform data, conduct statistical analyses, and create visualizations and reports that contribute to identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities that drive business initiatives.

• Interpret results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with data engineers and IT professionals to optimize data collection, storage, and retrieval processes.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Use statistical methods and techniques to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and anomalies, and extract meaningful insights.
• Complete the gathering and cleaning processes for data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Monitor data quality to identify data issues and propose data cleansing or enhancement solutions.
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate data findings effectively.
• Identify KPIs and develop metrics to track and measure business performance.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management within the scope of practice.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and concepts for both descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Knowledge of data visualization best practices to effectively communicate insight.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to interpret complex datasets and generate meaningful insights.
• Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
• Strong skills developing and managing PowerBI.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical topics to multiple stakeholders in a clear and simple manner.
• Ability to work with large datasets through data cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation techniques.
• Ability to drive and complete projects/initiatives successfully among different stakeholders within the company.
• Ability to manage diverse assignments while simultaneously working within a deadline‑driven environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
• Proven project experience with programming languages such as SQL, Python, and R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Proven project experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, and Excel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or other related analytical field; or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a data analyst, data scientist, BI analyst, or related profession.
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Self‑motivation and ability to exercise independent judgement and take action on it.
• Effective prioritization and execution of tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong project management skills; exposure to complex projects is a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders.
• Effective communication and ability to convey complex details in a clear manner.
• Collaboration within a team while balancing stakeholder needs and delivering corporate objectives.

Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.