__THE ROLE
We're looking for an inventive and motivated data analyst to join our data team. This individual will use their development experience to communicate data findings and provide business intelligence for a variety of clients.
The Data Analyst will be responsible for exploring data and technologies and applying mathematical techniques to enable business insights. The Data Analyst will champion the development of analytical skills and business intelligence usage across the organization by advocating for analytics adoption, educating, and solving problems with data.
You will act as a strategic partner to all areas of the company by helping leaders efficiently develop analytical solutions.
This is a full-time exempt role (computer professional exemption) that reports to the Data Scientist.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Execute all job duties in alignment with Dispatch’s core values, mission, and purpose
Act ethically, with integrity and complies legal standards to deliver an environment that promotes respect, innovation, and creativity
Encourage and foster an inclusive environment. An environment where the strengths and expertise of our workforce are welcomed, amplified and exhibited in the work at Dispatch
Actively explore data for specific use cases using tools such as SQL and Looker
Perform day-to-day platform operations activities for dbt and Looker
Perform business outcome driven ad hoc analytics and demonstrate the value of analytics
Develop and lead training programs for key self-service analytics tools
Identify and facilitate opportunities for the Data Science team to apply Artificial Intelligence to the business
Resolve upstream data issues at the source instead of applying workarounds
Analyze and test changes to our data architectures and processes, and determine what the possible downstream effects and potential impacts to data consumers will be.
Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of your responsibilities)
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Passion for data and motivation to learn new technologies
Comfortable collaborating with all areas of the company including engineering, product, and sales
Desire to take ownership of process improvement and business goals
Must be a positive, self-driven team-member with a desire to learn
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
3+ years of experience working in Data Analytics (required)
Familiar with various programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, or Python)
Strong knowledge of data, reporting, and analytics
Excellent written skills and highly articulate
Professionalism; being both resolute and diligent
Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
Even if you don’t match 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply so that we may possibly talk and see how you could still contribute to Dispatch in meaningful ways!
ABOUT US
Dispatch is a technology-based company that redefines the way same-day deliveries are made in the B2B space. With our network of independent contractor drivers, Dispatch puts suppliers, businesses, and technicians in control of local deliveries with real-time tracking and transparency. We strive to deliver the best value and service to our customers every day.
Dispatch started in the Twin Cities, but is now in dozens of markets across the country. With all of this growth, we maintain a strong focus on our company culture. Dispatch operates on five core values: People First, Belief, Speed to Value, Driven to Deliver, and Transparency. If you connect with these values, we’d love to learn more about you!