Junior Data Analyst Job Description

Junior Data Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Proficient in utilizing Excel to perform the following: Creating PivotTables and utilizing dynamic ranges;
  • Measuring your data: COUNT(), COUNTA(), COUNTIF(), SUBTOTAL();
  • Utilizing COUNTIFS, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, IFERROR, and combinations of these formulas;
  • Manipulation of large datasets in Excel (100,000+ rows);
  • Formatting data and reformatting datatypes in Excel using formulas;
  • Using a master pivot table to drive other pivot tables (via a VBA macro).

Requirements:

  • Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques;
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc);
  • Master’s in Computer Science or Engineering Management or Project Management or Information Systems/Technology (Preferred);
  • Develops simple graphs and charts to explain how the mathematical information will influence the specific project or business;
  • Bachelor’s degree;
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience;
  • Extrapolates data patterns through advanced algorithms;
  • Experience in an Agile/SCRUM environment;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills must be able to stand up and defend model and data analysis to team members;
  • Ability to use sound judgment when resolving complex problems;
  • Able to elicit requirements from business users and convey them clearly to technology teams;
  • Well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities;
  • 1 year of experience in research, organizational, and business analyses and forecasts;
  • BA/BS degree in business or related field of study;
  • Secret clearance required.