Blue Bird Corporation is a technology leader and innovator of school buses, focusing on safety and reliability. They are seeking a Data Analyst to support the IT team in developing and implementing the company's data strategy, analyzing complex datasets, and providing insights for data-driven decision making.
Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more complex statistical analysis
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Collaborate with data engineers and IT professionals to optimize data collection, storage, and retrieval processes
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Uses statistical methods and techniques to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and anomalies, and extract meaningful insights
Completes the gathering and cleaning processes for data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and quality
Monitors data quality to identify data issues and propose data cleansing or enhancement solutions
Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
Develops and maintains dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate data findings effectively
Identifies KPIs and develops metrics to track and measure business performance
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analysis, visualization, and reporting
Perform all other duties as assigned by management, within scope of practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or other related analytical field; or equivalent experience required
At least 2 years of experience as a data analyst, data scientist, BI analyst, or related profession
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and concepts for both descriptive and inferential statistics
Knowledge of data visualization best practices to effectively communicate insight
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex datasets and generate meaningful insights
Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing concepts
Strong skills developing in and managing PowerBI
Ability to communicate complex analytical topics to multiple stakeholders in a clean and simple manner to address current and future business challenges
Ability to work with large datasets through data cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation techniques
Ability to drive and complete projects/initiatives successfully amongst different stakeholders within the company
Ability to manage diverse assignments while simultaneously working within a deadline driven environment
Attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy and integrity
Proven project experience with programming languages such as SQL, Python, and R for data manipulation and analysis
Proven project experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel
Preferred
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Self-motivation and ability to exercise independent judgement and take action on it
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management skills
Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus
Ability to influence stakeholders
Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner
Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives
Benefit
Continued Professional Development
Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations.
