Data Analyst

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced and customer service-oriented Data Analyst to join our Information Technology team. TheData Analyst'srole is to design data modeling/analysis services used to mine enterprise systems and applications for knowledge and information that enhance business processes. This individual is also responsible forassistinginbuilding, deploying, andmaintainingdata support tools, metadata inventories, and definitions for database file/table creation.
This individual is also expected to take a lead inpreventing data quality issuesbydevelopingand monitoring data quality metricsto provide feedback to business units.This person will alsocreate and provide training tofacilitatethis goal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategy & Planning

• Develop, deploy, andmaintainrequired datamanagementenvironmentsin response to business needs.
• Develop data models andpipelinesforingestingproduction datafrom a variety of sources and source types.
• Assistin thecreationof data managementand data qualitypolicies and procedures.

Operational Management

• Design andmaintaindashboards, reports, and ad hoc analysesfor stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources toidentifytrends, patterns, andactionable insights.
• Parter with business unitsto understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Develop, implement, andmaintainchange control and testing processes for modifications to data models.
• Document andmaintainmetadata, business definitions, and data lineage where applicable.
• Support data governance initiatives, including data quality rules, controls, and audits.
• Monitor and improve data quality byidentifyingissues, performingroot-cause analysis, and coordinating remediation.
• Developtrainingfor endusers tofacilitatebest-practiceuse ofdatamanagement tools.
• Collaborate withotheradministrators to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
• Monitor datamanagement systemperformanceandimplement efficiency improvements.

EDUCATION

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science or statistics, and/or2yearsofequivalent work experiencerequired.

• Certifications inMicrosoft Fabric (DP-600, DP-700) and Power BI (PL-300)preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Strong understanding of datamodels, structures, theories, principles, and practices.

• Excellent knowledge of data modeling tools such asMicrosoft Fabric and Power BI.

• Strong familiarity with data preparation, processing, classification, and forecasting.

• Working technical experience with relational database servers, includingMicrosoft SQL.

• Direct experience with data management techniques.

• Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.

• Involvement in inter-departmental projects and experience communicating with various stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct research into data managementissues, practices, and products asrequired.
• Detail oriented
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Stress management
• Customer service oriented
• Team player

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers tooperatea computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and crawl under workstations.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.
• Extended visual use of a computer screen.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees - including a superior health benefits package - Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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Salary Range: $122,573.13 - $135,000.00

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms (please read completely)
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners.Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database.Griffith Company will NOT pay a recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria:
1) Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director). No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
2) Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumes.

In the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.