Data Analyst, IT Service Center

Cardinal Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

Flex pay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an IT Service Center Operations Data Analyst to deliver high-value insights that improve performance, efficiency, and customer experience across Service Center operations. The role blends call center metrics with advanced analytics using SQL, Hive, Tableau, and Alteryx to produce scalable reporting and deep-dive analyses.

The candidate will build data models, troubleshoot data quality issues, and collaborate with Operations, Technology, and project teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 4-8 years of experience preferred.
• Strong SQL, Hive, Tableau, and Alteryx capabilities.
• Experience with call center operations metrics and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytics to solve complex operational problems in Service Center operations.
• Translate questions into structured analytical approaches and deliver insights.
• Develop scalable data models and data workflows; ensure data quality.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Hive

Alteryx

Call center metrics

Data modeling

Visualization

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Hadoop

Alteryx

Job description

IT Service Center Operations Data Analyst delivers high value insights that improve performance, efficiency, and customer experience of our Service Center operations and projects. This role integrates subject matter expertise in call center metrics and project reporting with strong analytical skills in SQL, Hive, Tableau, and Alteryx to produce scalable reporting, conduct deep dive analytics, and support operational strategies.

Responsibilities

Analytical & Critical Thinking

• Applies advanced analytical methods to solve complex operational problems.
• Translates ambiguous questions into structured analytical approaches.
• Identifies trends, relationships, and root causes within large datasets.

Technical Proficiency

• Demonstrates expert-level ability in SQL, Tableau, Hive, and Alteryx.
• Builds efficient, scalable data models and workflows.
• Troubleshoots data quality issues and implements sustainable fixes.

Business Acumen

• Understands call center operations, drivers, and performance levers.
• Connects analytics to business outcomes, operational strategies, and customer experience.
• Anticipates emerging risks and opportunities based on data.

Communication & Storytelling

• Communicates complex insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Crafts compelling visualizations and narratives that influence decisions.
• Adapts communication style for executives, managers, and frontline leaders.

Collaboration & Partnership

• Builds strong relationships with Operations, WFM, Technology, and project teams.
• Works collaboratively to define requirements, deliver insights, and support initiatives.
• Encourages open dialogue and proactively shares information.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Develops creative, data-driven solutions that address operational pain points.
• Tests new approaches and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Challenges current processes and identifies opportunities for optimization.

Accountability & Ownership

• Manages multiple priorities independently with strong attention to detail.
• Delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Follows through on commitments and ensures deadlines are met.

Coaching & Mentorship

• May supports junior analysts in developing technical and analytical skills.
• Provides guidance, feedback, and best practices across the team.
• Contributes to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Preferred expertise in:
• SQL (complex queries, joins, CTEs, window functions)
• Hive and Hadoop-based environments
• Tableau dashboards, data modeling, and user experience design
• Alteryx workflows, data blending, and automation
• Strong knowledge of call center operations, metrics, forecasting, and telephony platforms (e.g. Genesys, Verint), preferred
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical findings into actionable business insights, preferred
• Strong knowledge of call center operations, metrics, forecasting, and telephony platforms (e.g. Genesys, Verint), preferred
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical findings into actionable business insights, preferred
• Ability to perform in depth analysis on call center metrics (AHT, service levels, occupancy, shrinkage, adherence, call routing, customer behavior) to identify trends and opportunities, preferred
• Ability to build and optimize data workflows and pipelines to improve data accessibility and quality.
• Capability to do storytelling, visualization, and business-friendly communication

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
• Apply strong technical and analytical expertise to a wide range of projects.
• May contribute to the development of policies, reporting standards, and processes.
• Lead complex, large-scope analytical initiatives with minimal guidance.
• Develop innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
• Work with autonomy; receive high-level direction on new or strategic projects.
• Serve as a mentor or resource to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated salary range: $80,900.00 - $115,500.00

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/27/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.