First American is seeking a Data Analyst to drive data-informed decision-making and process optimization across the organization, focusing on deep analysis and critical thinking to uncover insights and design solutions to complex business problems.
Requirements
- Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI & Power Automate) and SQL data querying language
- Experience supporting strategic planning, forecasting, or operational performance analysis
- Experience optimizing queries to minimize load on system resources
- Experience working with large datasets, relational databases, and data modeling
- Microsoft 365 proficiency
- Experience with relational databases and star schemas preferred
- Experience with Snowflake application preferred
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex business challenges by gathering and interpreting data from multiple sources to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
- Design and implement BI solutions including dashboards, reports, and data models that provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
- Develop innovative solutions and recommendations based on critical thinking, logical reasoning, and data analysis
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand objectives, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and translate business requirements into analytical solutions
- Evaluate and improve existing BI processes and reporting frameworks to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Develop and maintain data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate) to communicate insights effectively across business units
- Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure integrity and reliability of analytical outputs
Other
- Requires BS Degree or equivalent work experience
- Typically have 5+ years of directly related experience
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct complex problems and propose structured, data-driven solutions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to define parameters to meet business requirements
- Project management skills to effectively manage initiatives
