BI & Data Analyst (Remote Opportunity)

America Fujikura Ltd.; Duncan (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support data and reporting requirements. The role involves designing and maintaining software applications, collaborating with business leaders, and ensuring data quality. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and experience in data analysis. This position allows for remote work from anywhere in the United States.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

401K Company match

Professional development programs

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years business and data analysis experience.
• Experience writing SQL’s in Oracle or SQL Server platform is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develops and deploys reports and dashboards in SSRS and Power BI.
• Communicates technical ideas in non-technical language to the business.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

SQL

ETL

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Science

Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our team. This position will be able to work remotely from anywhere in the United States.

This role involves supporting the data and reporting requirements of AFL’s Key Business Units. Under general supervision, the Analyst will design, develop, implement, enhance and maintain software applications partnering with internal business solution architects, business analysts, and systems analysts. This role requires heavy interaction with Key business leaders and managers to understand the daily operations and future goals. This will then have to be converted to requirements and/or reports. The focus of this individual is Data Analysis and Enterprise Reporting, and is expected to consistently follow the Agile in all development activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide first hand support to business units with respect to their adhoc data and reporting requests
• Works with internal and external customers and suppliers to understand the business requirements behind requested computing initiatives
• Develops and deploys reports and dashboards in SSRS and Power BI
• Provide inputs on data sources and quality into high-level data flow architecture
• Design and develop ETL and integration solutions
• Implement design patterns and industry best-practices to develop secure robust integration applications
• Actively collaborate with developers and other project resources
• Questions existing processes and procedures (both administrative and technical), and offers suggestions and opinions for continuous improvement.
• Communicates technical ideas and concepts in non-technical language to the business.
• Takes directions from and works with senior members of the development team on projects and tasks
• Adheres to and promotes the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and educate business users and mid/senior management about data warehousing/business intelligence technology in business terms

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Business Administration
• 7 - 10 years business and data analysis experience
• Good handle on the SQL server toolset with ability to create, deploy, and maintain reports and dashboards in Power BI
• Experience writing SQL’s in Oracle or SQL Server platform is mandatory
• Strong SQL knowledge and query writing abilities including data validations and performance tuning
• Apt to understand ETL processes and best practices
• Experience documenting and communicating designs aligned to business requirements
• Ability to take user request and convert to technical specifications
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred

Personal Attributes

• Team player – comfortable in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment
• Adaptation – Ability to change direction in fast changing landscape with little residue
• Interpersonal skills – a confident communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills, needed to work with internal and external customers and suppliers to understand the business requirements; able to explain solutions in a non-technical way
• Initiative – a self-starter who strives to achieve even in the most challenging environments.
• Ability to logically solve complex multi-step process problems