Data Analyst III

Overview

Perform complex data analysis and data engineering solutions using Python, SQL, and Power BI, following a mature development methodology. Define requirements, perform data collection, processing, cleaning, analysis, modeling, and visualization. Deliver solutions which are accurate, reliable, and scalable, aligning with industry best practice and demonstrating a focus on optimization and automation of processes. Identify data patterns and trends to answer business questions and improve decision making. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and automation of data analysis processes and procedures. Leads the most complex data analysis with minimal supervision and wide latitude for independent judgment. Considered a key stakeholder/key contributor on highly complex initiatives and project teams. Reserved for the most highly skilled practitioners with direct accountability for results. Individual contributor and mentor to junior staff.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage advanced reporting, dashboards, data models and analytical results
Evaluate and define functional requirements for analytics and business intelligence (BI) solutions
Retrieve, analyze and validate data and test accuracy of reported results
Work directly with project leads to understand requirements and propose key analytics solutions to drive effective decision-making and influence business objectives
Produce actionable reports that demonstrate key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement for current operations, and show root cause analysis of problems
Analyze and summarize business operations, customer and/or economic data to improve business intelligence, optimize operating effectiveness, and predict business outcomes
Identify trends and patterns in business data; create data visualizations to support business decision making
Build new and/or modify existing database/data warehouse/data mart and business intelligence solutions to meet business and system requirements
May serve as a thought leader in design and development of data pipelines and process automations
Collaborate with business units and senior management to conduct needs assessment to support business unit objectives
Effectively communicate data outcomes to business stakeholders and leadership
Lead, guide and mentor less experienced staff
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Expert skill and knowledge of SQL, Python, and the software development life cycle (IA Technology)
Expert skill in understanding and communicating data through models, charts, and tables and presenting it in a format that is useful to the business and supports data driven decision making
Expert skill analyzing statistics and reports to determine business performance and trends
Expert skill identifying and analyzing business requirements and recommending solutions
Expert skill in collection, transformation, and staging of data to enable report generation
Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely
Extensive experience in the application of statistical methods, mathematical techniques, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis, as well as the use of related analytical tools and programming languages
Extensive experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues with code, including determining root cause, scope and scale of an issue
Advanced knowledge of data warehousing, data cleaning, and other analytical techniques required for data management and usage
Advanced knowledge of and the ability to perform descriptive statistical analysis such as measures of central tendency, normal distribution, variance, standard deviation, basic tests, correlation, and regression techniques
Advanced knowledge of data models, design tools, business/technical requirements, statistical programming languages, data queries
Advanced knowledge of various data structures and ability to extract data from disparate sources
Advanced knowledge of database mapping techniques and data pipelines
Advanced database and presentation software skills
Advanced word processing and spreadsheet software skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Desired Qualification(s)

5+ years' functional experience in analytical roles requiring development of database queries
5+ years' functional experience in analytical roles using open-source scripting language
Advanced knowledge using version control systems to work collaboratively in a development team
Advanced knowledge of data visualization fundamentals and industry leading tools/software
Significant experience serving as a mentor to junior analysts
Master's Degree in a related field, or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Working knowledge of Navy Federal systems, policies, procedures, and programs

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Location: 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

About Us

You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about-what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them-friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission-making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:

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Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

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