Data Analyst

Job Summary:

Our data analysts will leverage their knowledge of systems, business processes, regulatory requirements and mathematical/statistical expertise to develop new datasets, provide oversight to processes and systems affecting data quality, and perform exploratory analysis to discover new insights.

As a Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's data and analytics strategy by working closely with the business to execute on data-driven initiatives. You will be responsible for developing data solutions, performing data analysis, and growing data awareness and literacy within the company. This role requires a strong foundation in data analytics with some understanding of data science, data engineering, and data modeling skills.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and requirements, and translate them into actionable insights and data-driven solutions.
• Perform data analysis tasks, including data cleaning, data transformation, and data visualization, to uncover meaningful patterns and trends in large datasets.
• Partner with data engineering to develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows, ensuring efficient and accurate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Apply statistical analysis techniques and machine learning algorithms to identify correlations, predict outcomes, and optimize business processes.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data models, data dictionaries, and data documentation to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to discover insights and provide recommendations for improving business performance and decision-making.
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to identify opportunities for automation and optimization of data processes and workflows.
• Monitor data quality and proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies or anomalies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support data-related projects, providing expertise and guidance on data analysis, data management, and data visualization.
• Work on business case development, project value proposition, and help with workload prioritization.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in data analytics, data science, and data engineering, and apply this knowledge to enhance data capabilities within the organization.
• Constant, self-motiviated pursuit of learning systems, organizational structure, processes, data sets, techniques, etc.
• Operate with moderate supervision, guidance, and direction from leadership and senior staff.
• May provide training and guidance to less experienced professionals.

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with Data visualization software like PowerBI, Tableau, and Looker.
• Experience with Cloud Computing Platofrms such as GCP, Azure, and AWS.
• Experience with Data Warehousing technology like Oracle Databases, SAP HANA, Google BigQuery
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R for data analysis and scripting.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts and experience with data modeling tools.
• Experience working with machine learning, statistical techniques and algorithms
• Experience with ETL processes, data warehousing, and database management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Experience interacting with employees of all levels to present technical data in a non-technical manner.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Project Management Experience
• Utility experience
• Experience with data governance

Competencies:

1. Business and Financial Acumen Understand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.

• Understand drivers of profitability.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact CNP bottom line.
• Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs where appropriate.
• Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies it brings to company operations

1. Coaching and Development Develop others' capabilities to empower them to reach their potential.

• Seek opportunities to get input from others for continuous improvement.
• Provide honest and courageous feedback to others.
• Seek out and be open to feedback from others.
• Inspires, motivates and guides others toward achievement of growth and development goals

1. Collaboration Eliminate boundaries and drive common goals.

• Shares information proactively with others in order to achieve shared goals.
• Collaborates openly with others as a team player to accomplish company/organization objectives.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own actions on other team members and/or other departments.
• Demonstrates behavior that allows others to contribute to their full potential.

1. Connecting, Listening, and Sharing Maintain open, active, two-way communication

• Proactively share and seek out ideas with others.
• Demonstrate openness and accessibility to others.
• Share thoughts and feelings in a direct, genuine, and respectful way.
• Demonstrate you have listened to and understand others' points of view.
• Actively seek diverse perspectives.

1. Customer Focus Through Service Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers

• Deliver customer-focused strategies that build and sustain customer commitment and loyalty. Exceed internal and/or external customer's expectations.
• Accept responsibility for the quality of service delivered.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services.
• Readily readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands.

1. Enterprise Mindset Act in way that are best for the company as a whole

• Clearly understand the impact and implications of decisions to the company.
• Place organizational success above individual and team gain.
• Focus on efforts that add significant value and align according to priorities.
• Understand the big picture and the impact when executing plans and making decisions.

1. Results Orientation Reject the status-quo, find opportunities to improve and drive outstand business results

• Drive for results consistent with the organization's vision, mission, and strategies.
• Demonstrate curiosity by challenging assumptions and questioning processes.
• Assess individual performance against a set of measurable criteria.
• Hold self and others accountable for verifying results and living the values.
• Demonstrate willingness to examine successes and failures in order to apply what was learned to improve individual performance.
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of his or her position efficiently and effectively.
• Manages one's own time, energy and abilities and leverages the use of technology for maximum performance.

1. Steadiness-Demonstrate strength, poise, and an appropriate presence.

• Project credibility in adversarial situations.
• Make decisions confidently and wisely, after considering alternative courses of action.
• Handle conflict effectively.
• Remain focused and positive during periods of transition or uncertainty.
• Act to preserve relationships, even under difficult or heated circumstances.
• Publicly model behavior that supports the vision and values.