Why would you enjoy working as a Data Analyst I for our team?
We are looking for a Data Analyst I to join our team. In this role, you will be part of the ground-up build of a data warehouse environment. This is an exciting time to be part of WoodmenLife's impressive team. This position will draw you into the impact you could have on our entire organization. You will be able to "tell the story with graphics" from the data that you extract from the system. You will get a chance to dig into the numbers and provide value on how we move forward as an organization. You will be able to discuss what is possible and likely to happen with the predictive indexing of this data. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we put money back into the community. We want you to be fulfilled in your career, so beyond the exciting work that you'll be doing, there's even more opportunity to feel complete. WoodmenLife gives you the opportunity to be your best self. From fighting hunger to raising money for local schools.
General Position Summary
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The Data Analyst I will work as a liaison between the Business Technology department and the Business divisions within WoodmenLife. They will work to gain insights into how the organization is utilizing and handling data and data-driven workflows to ensure that they are done properly and optimally while reducing redundancy, improving quality, and helping to spread a data-driven culture. This individual will work to understand the data processes from a technical perspective as well as how and why they are performed from a business point of view. Working closely with our Data Governance practice, the Data Analyst will be responsible for educating and helping business units derive insights from data to support business strategy and deliver value.
WoodmenLife is looking to add a Data Analyst I to our team!
We are currently searching for a Data Analyst I, that is searching for an opportunity to assist an organization grow it’s data warehouse environment! WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha and has been for many years. We are a stable company with over 130 years doing business in Omaha. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’re joining others who share your commitment to family, community and country. Through WoodmenLife, you’ll have opportunities to connect with others, give back locally, and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We are passionate about our members, servicing others, being open minded, providing an environment of inclusion and collaborative spirit. We also provide world class benefits to our associates. Is this the type of company you could work for?
What we are looking for:
- Responsible for utilizing data visualization and other analytical tools to help drive actionable change within the organization
- Works to support initiatives put forth by Data Governance Steering committee
- Calibrates intent and viability of data-driven initiatives
- Utilizes skills to gain a deep and thorough understanding of the data and then intelligently communicate findings to business leaders, enhancing their situational awareness, showing them the stories and insights hidden within their data, and providing them with data-based recommendations
- Leads efforts to troubleshoot data and logically address identified business issues
- Discovers impactful insights that are both critical and relevant from an analytics standpoint
- Serves as an outside voice focused on improving the systems by connecting the dots between teams and product improvements
- Prioritizes tasks and coordinates with key stakeholders effectively
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders as their trusted advisor in analytics, insights, solutions, and data visualization
- Addresses and resolves critical stakeholder/business concerns
- Supports Business leaders with ad-hoc analysis, working directly with them to recommend strategies based on results
- Acts as an advocate for data practices and works with Data Stewards to improve data quality in business areas
- Uses large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and uses models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action
- Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality in accordance with the expectations established by your supervisor and WoodmenLife policy
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
This job requires a background that demonstrates the following minimum knowledge, skills, talents, and traits:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- Three to five years’ experience as a Data Analyst gathering and documenting requirements, extracting, transforming, and loading datasets into analytical packages and producing outcomes to satisfy objectives for analysis
- Proficiency in SQL, Power BI or Tableau, Excel and PowerPoint required
- Experience using R, Python, Julia or similar programming / data science tools to build models, perform analytical analysis, publish and deploy models and micro-services
- Ability to utilize data visualization software such as Power BI and Tableau to effectively communicate performance metrics and insights to individuals at all levels of management
- Ability to become the subject matter expert on the different processes and data within the organization and employ necessary tools to find hidden insights within the data
- Ability to understand a variety of data practices/solutions to create and drive workflows to improve processing that are currently in place or recommended
- Ability to design and deploy response models that predict and explain customer behavior throughout the insurance customer journey process
- Ability to coordinate with reporting teams and Business Technology – Data Services team to operationalize forecast and analysis processes
- Ability to balance multiple projects and properly delegate and meet deadlines
- Strong background in IT and financial services / insurance preferred
WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package (https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/). As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), Fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.
WoodmenLife is committed to excellence in diversity by creating an inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals. We welcome and embrace associates, regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.
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