data analyst Garden City, KS
Job description
This individual will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data to identify gaps or areas of opportunities that will improve GCC's operational and business practices. The Data Analyst will also work with the employee group to determine and supply the necessary information for them to make decisions. The Data Analyst will provide important insights to the business by making data accessible and easy to understand, with the goal of streamlining business processes and generating data driven decisions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and transform information into comprehensible structures such as charts, graphs, and reports.
- Design test cases to cover business processes and system functions; run tests, analyze results, manage defects, and resolve issues.
- Provide supporting data/information for decisions.
- Supporting process design and transformation.
- Support company and business unit initiatives.
- Support the company with report requests.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, a business discipline or equivalent practical experience with strong competencies in SQL, Power BI, and Dax; R and Python would be a plus.
- Experience in the development of underlying data models.
- Experience in SQL Query and Business Intelligence tools for reporting and analysis.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks.
- Strong collaboration, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION
- Positive Outlook - Always displays optimism. Stays positive and remains upbeat. Notices and acknowledges things that are going well, especially during stressful times. Faces problems head on and will make productive changes to the outcome.
- Relationship Building - Develops contacts and relationships which are internal and external to the organization and facilitates work efforts or to gain support and cooperation from others.
- Productivity - Meets or exceeds the expectations that have been established for this position. Has successfully combined skills, ability, and effort to ensure that manager’s expectations related to position results and output are achieved.
- Dependability - Follows through with commitments and can be counted on to meet deadlines. Comes to work on time as scheduled and is ready for work. Demonstrates a good attendance record and is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
- Personal Accountability for Safety - Behaves in a way that demonstrates Safety as a top priority. Immediately informs a supervisor about any unsafe working conditions. Does not hesitate to address co-workers that engage in unsafe work habits.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION
1. Standing
2. Walking
3. Sitting
4. Talking
5. Hearing
6. Use of hands
7. Reach with hands and arms
8. Lifting items at least 25 pounds
9. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met in order to perform this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
DISCLAIMER
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and required abilities and skills. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities expected to meet job standards.
