Data Analyst

The Data Analyst supports the Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) by collecting, managing, analysing, and interpreting data to provide accurate insights that strengthen operational planning and informed decision-making. The role develops and maintains reports, dashboards, databases, web-based tools, and business applications using platforms such as SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI, while identifying and implementing solutions to complex data and technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Completes root cause analysis of complex data problems, resolves by developing and implementing systems and processes where appropriate.

• Collects data using system tools or ad hoc query tools.

• Reviews current processes, identifies performance gaps, and recommends possible solutions to department management, product owners, and system development.

• Organizes and manages information from various databases.

• Communicates with headquarters and field personnel concerning daily customer issues and reporting.

• Collect, clean, and preprocess data from multiple sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with divisions to understand their data needs, requirements and translate them into technical specifications for data analysis and reporting and resolve data recording problems.

• Interpret and communicate findings from data analysis to non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and data visualizations.

• Monitor and track data quality, performance metrics, and KPIs to ensure consistency and reliability of data sources and reports.

• Provide training and support to end-users on data analysis tools and techniques to enhance data literacy and self-service analytics capabilities within MFD

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives as a subject matter expert in data analysis and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current / valid temple recommend and/or be worthy to hold one.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems/ finance/ Statistics/ Mathematics or related field with 3 - 7 years relevant work experience.

• Strong data analysis, attention to detail and research skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

• Ability to keep confidence and appropriately deal with sensitive data and documents.

• Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of department processes and operations.

• Highly skilled in the use of standard desktop software including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• Ability to automate raw data and transform it into meaningful reports for Decision-Making.

• Intermediate knowledge of Business Objects and Tableau. Ability to write queries and reports using R and SQL.

• Ability to understand the story data tells and create presentations and reports that convey accurate data storytelling.

• WEB, Database Management and Apps design (i.e. SharePoint, PowerApps, Power BI).

• Adept at problem-solving, debugging and troubleshooting, and designing and implementing solutions to complex technical issues.

• Capability to thrive under pressure and maintain effectiveness in demanding situations.