Data Analyst

Job Title: Data AnalystDepartment: FinanceReports To:Basic FunctionThe Data Analyst serves as a critical contributor to Growth Ortho's data and analytics strategy, responsible for transforming data into actionable insights that drive financial and operational decisions across the organization. Working closely with business stakeholders to understand data needs, translates those needs into analytical solutions, and ensures data accuracy and integrity. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports that support financial, operational, and strategic initiatives. This position requires strong analytical, financial, and technical skills in t-SQL, Power BI, and data modeling, combined with the ability to communicate complex findings in clear, business-friendly language. The Data Analyst also supports automation of reporting processes, maintains documentation of metrics and data definitions, and contributes to the organization's data governance and quality initiatives.Job RelationshipReports to: VP of InformaticsPositions supervised: None (individual contributor role)Exempt positionQualificationsBachelor's degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, business analytics, information systems, or a related field required -- equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered3–5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related analytical roleStrong analytical thinking with a track record of turning data into actionable business recommendationsProven experience conducting root cause analysis to diagnose data anomalies, system issues, and business performance gapsProven ability to work with SQL and relational databases to extract, transform, and analyze dataDemonstrated experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards and reports in a professional environmentExperience partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver analytical solutionsJob KnowledgeAdvanced Excel proficiency, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis toolsStrong SQL skills for querying relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)Advanced Power BI development, including data modeling, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), Power Query (M language), and report/dashboard designUnderstanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processesKnowledge of data visualization best practices and dashboard design principlesUnderstanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata managementBasic statistical analysis and data validation techniquesUnderstanding of data security and privacy considerations in reporting environmentsSkills and AbilitiesExceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, diagnose complex data issues, and identify underlying trends and insightsStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and qualityExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiencesStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with business stakeholders across departmentsAbility to gather and document business requirements and translate them into technical specificationsProven time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslySelf-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively in a team environmentStrong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality, timely analytical solutionsAbility to think critically about data, question assumptions, and validate resultsResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that support decision-making across departments (Finance, Operations, HR, Marketing, etc.)Write and optimize SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from relational databasesDevelop and maintain data models in Power BI that support scalable, efficient reportingAnalyze data from multiple sources, including databases, APIs, Excel files, and cloud platformsPartner with business stakeholders to understand analytical needs, gather requirements, and deliver solutions that address business questionsCreate and maintain DAX measures and calculated columns to support complex analytical requirementsEnsure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reports and dashboardsConduct exploration data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomaliesProvide ongoing insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support strategic and operational initiativesSupport data quality initiatives by identifying and resolving data issues and inconsistenciesTrain and support end users on how to use Power BI reports and self-service analytics toolsPerforms other duties as assignedPhysical RequirementsGood visual acuity, hand-finger dexterity, ability to speak and hearProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerAbility to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g., laptop, equipment)StandardsUnderstands and follows the standards of the Growth Ortho Employee ManualUnderstands and follows the Growth Ortho Code of ConductCompletes all yearly compliance training and educational programsJ-18808-Ljbffr