Data Analyst interprets data and turns it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions. Data Analysts gather information from various sources and interpret patterns and trends. Once data has been gathered and interpreted, the Data Analyst will report back what has been found in a comprehensive study to the wider business/relevant colleagues.
Surge is a national leader with over 50 years of experience providing quality staffing and innovative workforce solutions. We take priority in building personal, long-term partnerships with our clients, and ensuring that each placement is the right fit. We are unlike other staffing agencies in that we take the time to get to know your company and its goals. Our national network has connected more than 122,000 employees on an annual basis and growing.
MUST RESIDE LOCAL TO THE FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA AREA!
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Consolidating and analyzing various types of data, taking into account company's goals and financial standing
Providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve performance
Assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports
Support the development of organizational goals by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking, establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives
Supports the establishment of strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change
Support the development organization prospects by studying trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expenses
Additional duties as assigned including general excel work and reporting
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics or Economics and/or equivalent work experience
2-3 years of analyzing datasets and comprehensive reporting
Data Visualization skills preferred
Excel skills required (intermediate or higher level)
SQL skills required
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio experience preferred
Data collection, data mapping, and relational database experience strongly recommended
Ability to analyze large datasets
Strong verbal and written skills
An analytical mind and inclination for problem solving
Attention to detail
Defining new data collection, analysis, and streamlining processes
Ability to develop (i.e., through teaching, training, e) the professional skills of employees strongly recommended
QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED:
Ability to analyze and evaluate people, data, and things to determine courses of action
1-2 years direct hire recruiting experience strongly recommended.
Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with people
Ability to shift back and forth between two or more tasks
Ability to understand and accurately apply basic math skills
Ability to make competent use of work-related equipment and materials
Ability to access areas where needed people, information or equipment are located
Ability to produce results within an instructional environment and have the flexibility to identify and respond to changes in priorities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at ProfessionalStaffing@surgestaffing.com.