Technology Specialist and Data Analyst

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Data Analytics & BI Specialist to develop data-driven insights for Workplace Services. You will work with Power BI, SQL, Databricks, and Microsoft 365 to deliver dashboards and reports that inform operational decisions.

The role emphasizes governance, data quality, and collaboration with IT and business stakeholders to optimize processes and adoption of enterprise tech solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of data analytics or BI experience
• Microsoft 365, SQL or related certifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple business systems to support decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and develop dashboards and reports
• Create actionable data visualizations using Power BI, SQL, and Databricks
• Assist with Power Platform solutions to improve processes and data collection
• Maintain data governance and quality assurance across enterprise data
• Provide user guidance and support for Workplace Services technologies

Skills

Data analytics

Business intelligence

Reporting

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SQL

Databricks

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Oracle

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. Requisition Number: 78034. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning’s businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

The Technology Center is recognized as the valued provider of technology services, software solutions, data analytics, and application support for the Workplace Services Division (WPS). This position supports the development, maintenance, optimization, and integration of business systems, databases, reporting platforms, and emerging artificial intelligence technologies. This position partners closely with Workplace Services functional teams including Information Technology, Facility Operations, Global Real Estate, Facility Engineering, Occupancy Planning, Environmental Health & Safety, to deliver data-driven insights, improve operational processes, and enhance user adoption of enterprise technology solutions.

The role serves as a key resource for business intelligence, reporting, software administration, digital workplace technologies, and Microsoft 365 adoption initiatives while ensuring reliable and effective operational support for Workplace Services.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Business Systems Administration

• Utilize emerging AI and automation technologies with effective prompting to improve reporting, workflows, and decision-making.
• Engage AI tools responsibly by protecting confidential information, following company policies, and applying human judgment and critical thinking to verify accuracy, identify bias, and ensure reliable business decisions.
• Extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple business systems to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and develop actionable reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI, SQL, Databricks, and related tools.
• Assist with Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps and Power Automate workflows that improve business processes and data collection. Maintain data integrity through governance, quality assurance, and validation while analyzing trends and patterns to identify process improvement opportunities. Support enterprise software applications by assisting with administration, configuration, testing, upgrades, deployments, sandbox validation, and user acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot application issues, monitor system performance, and coordinate with IT and business stakeholders to resolve problems and recommend operational improvements.
• Support Microsoft 365 and Workplace Services technologies by providing user guidance and collaborating across teams to improve productivity, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge and experience using AI concepts with business applications, data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence.
• Strong understanding of business processes, software systems, databases, and data management principle.
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with SQL, Oracle, Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise system implementations, upgrades, and user adoption initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Analytics, or a related field preferred (an associate degree with relevant experience may be considered).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, enterprise systems administration, or related technology roles.
• Microsoft 365, SQL, or related certifications are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• High integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $63,380.00 - $87,148.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] .