Data Analytics & Reporting Associate — Power BI & Automation

SMX; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist to join our expanding analytics team. You will learn Power BI, Power Apps, and the ARES platform while supporting the transition from BusinessObjects to the new environment, with heavy emphasis on data validation, light reporting tasks, and process automation.

You will collaborate with senior analysts and developers, contribute to knowledge sharing, and help maintain documentation, playbooks, and timely task follow-ups in a

Qualifications

• Ability to learn rapidly and independently.
• Strong listening skills with excellent retention and follow-through.
• Conscientious, accountable, and reliable work habits.
• Ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight while knowing when to seek assistance.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer-service mindset, especially in Tier 1 support interactions.
• Proactive curiosity and interest in automation, efficiency, and modern data technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary analytics and development team.
• Attention to detail and an organized approach to problem-solving.
• Comfort operating in evolving technical environments and learning new platforms as they emerge.
• Willingness to contribute to documentation, playbooks, and team knowledge repositories.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a structured, high-visibility environment.
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier 1 help desk support for team tools, solutions, and automations.
• Support process streamlining by identifying inefficiencies within Tier 1 workflows and building simple automations or enhancements.
• Contribute to team operational readiness, process improvement initiatives, and user support activities.
• Participate in testing activities for new analytics solutions and automations.
• Monitor and maintain Teams channel announcements, communications, and knowledge-sharing content.
• Assist with light reporting tasks, data validation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and developers to learn Power Apps, Power BI automation, and ARES platform capabilities.
• Provide organized, timely follow-up on assigned tasks, escalating questions or issues appropriately.
• Maintain clear, accurate notes and documentation to support repeatable processes.

Skills

Rapid learner

Active listening

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Automation curiosity

Documentation

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

ARES

Job description

SMX is seeking a motivated Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist to join our expanding analytics team. You will learn Power BI, Power Apps, and the ARES platform while supporting the transition from BusinessObjects to the new environment, with heavy emphasis on data validation, light reporting tasks, and process automation.

You will collaborate with senior analysts and developers, contribute to knowledge sharing, and help maintain documentation, playbooks, and timely task follow-ups in a