Business Data Analyst

Business Data Analyst I

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida, US

Extracts knowledge and insights from high volume, high dimensional data to investigate complex business problems through a range of data preparation, modeling, analysis and/or visualization techniques to create solutions. Retrieves, analyzes and summarizes business, operations or customer data to develop business intelligence, optimize effectiveness and/or predict business outcomes. Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns and prepares ongoing reports and data visualizations to support business decisions.

Typically uses dedicated business intelligence applications and/or cloud services (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), but may also leverage the reporting capabilities of existing ERP, CRM and/or database software vendors (e.g., Oracle BI & Salesforce).

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
• Entry level to a professional career progression
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

• Provides management and analysis of business data for use in data‑driven decision making and organizational efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Uses statistical methods, modeling, analytical methodologies, and data analysis to develop and deploy tools including dashboards, infographics, reports, and models to inform and support decision‑making.
• Aggregates and performs statistical analysis on business data based on requests from project teams or senior leadership.
• Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed.
• Writes queries or reports to provide data for various analytical projects.
• Mines, processes, and analyzes internal and external data using KPIs, business results, industry sources, competitor intelligence, and customer information.
• Interprets data to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, or suggest areas for process improvement.
• Develops a good understanding of the business’s model, objectives, issues, and challenges by interacting and collaborating with users and stakeholders.

Utilizes querying, data visualization (Power BI) tools, statistical methods, and data modeling to produce reports, data files, and dashboards.

• Required education and experience: Associate’s Degree and 0–3 years’ experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Information Technology or related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Computer skills. Mathematical skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Problem‑solving skills.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.