Junior Reporting & Analytics Specialist

NXTThing RPO; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

2, 1‑week shutdowns per year

Paid holidays

Company‑paid medical, dental & vision

Job summary

NXTThing RPO is seeking a Junior Reporting & Analytics Specialist to help design and maintain dashboards and data visuals. The role supports ETL, data extraction, and analysis to drive informed decisions across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or Looker, and strong attention to detail. You will collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to data governance and documentation efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• 0-1 years of professional experience in reporting, analytics, or business intelligence (internships, co-ops, and academic projects welcome).
• Basic proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar (coursework or project experience counts).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with an interest in translating data into clear insights.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and maintaining dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from multiple sources to help build unified data sets.
• Help identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data sets under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and support KPI tracking.
• Assist with maintaining data dictionaries, documentation, and data governance standards.
• Help automate recurring reports and processes to improve efficiency.
• Support the preparation of clear, concise summaries of findings for team and stakeholder review.
• Help ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting outputs.
• Stay curious about industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Data storytelling

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Junior Reporting & Analytics Specialist – We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate looking to launch a career in data analytics and business intelligence. In this role, you will support the development and maintenance of reporting systems, assist with data analysis, and help deliver insights that inform decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and maintaining dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from multiple sources to help build unified data sets.
• Help identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data sets under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and support KPI tracking.
• Assist with maintaining data dictionaries, documentation, and data governance standards.
• Help automate recurring reports and processes to improve efficiency.
• Support the preparation of clear, concise summaries of findings for team and stakeholder review.
• Help ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting outputs.
• Stay curious about industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• 0-1 years of professional experience in reporting, analytics, or business intelligence (internships, co‑ops, and academic projects welcome).
• Basic proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar (coursework or project experience counts).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with an interest in translating data into clear insights.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or hands‑on project experience with Google Looker.
• Exposure to programming languages such as Python or R.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Coursework in statistics or predictive analytics.

What We Offer

• Unlimited paid time off
• 2, 1‑week shutdowns per year
• Paid holidays
• Company‑paid medical, dental & vision insurance
• Strong work‑life balance

At NXTThing RPO we understand that we are at our best when our people can be their authentic selves at work and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team, our clients, and our communities. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications and merit, however, never with regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.