Insights & Analytics Analyst Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Insights & Analytics Analyst North Carolina Education Lottery – 3.5 Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $74,783 – $82,261 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Power BI Microsoft Excel SAS R Data analysis skills Mid-level SQL Analysis skills Database management Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Data visualization Business Python Data Science Analytics Full Job Description Insights & Analytics Analyst I – Raleigh [20002501] Are you a curious, detail-driven, analytical thinker ready to turn data into meaningful insights that help shape the future of the lottery industry? We are looking for an Insights & Analytics Analyst who is passionate about numbers, curious about player behavior, and excited to work in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry where every insight counts. At the North Carolina Education Lottery, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data into strategic recommendations that help drive growth and optimize lottery offerings. This is more than just a job – it is a chance to grow your skills, contribute to responsible gaming, and help an industry innovate through data. If you are looking to build a career where your analysis has real-world impact, we want to hear from you. The lottery was recently certified as a Great Place to Work. We have also been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher. All employees must reside in NC within commuting distance of the Raleigh location.

Responsibilities:

Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to player behavior, game performance, and sales trends across various lottery products. Provide insights into player demographics, purchasing patterns, and preferences to help improve product strategies and game design. Analyze historical data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for optimizing game offerings and promotional activities. Support the creation and maintenance of performance reports, dashboards, and visualizations to track key metrics (e.g., sales performance, player engagement, jackpot trends). Assist in conducting ad-hoc analysis for special projects, such as new game launches, promotional events, and category expansion initiatives. Collaborate with product development, e-Commerce, and sales teams to understand business needs and contribute to data-driven recommendations to enhance player engagement and maximize revenue. Ensure data accuracy and integrity by cleaning, organizing, and maintaining datasets related to ticket sales, promotions, player demographics, and other key business metrics. Support the development of reporting processes to ensure timely delivery of data insights to senior leadership and stakeholders. Stay up to date with industry trends, and modern technologies affecting the lottery industry, offering fresh perspectives on how to leverage data to stay competitive.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field. Basic knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools (e.g., SAS Viya, Excel, SQL, Python, R, Power BI). Strong analytical mindset with a high degree of professional curiosity. Ability to clearly communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders, especially product development and e-Commerce teams. Attention to detail and a keen interest in extracting insights from large datasets. Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive attitude toward finding solutions. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Previous experience in data analysis or the lottery industry is a plus.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with data visualization tools such as SAS Visual Analytics is a plus. Familiarity with SQL or similar database management systems for querying large datasets. Knowledge of statistical methods and analysis, with a particular focus on player behavior in the lottery industry. Understanding of the lottery industry is an advantage.

Hiring Rate:

$74,783 – $82,261 DOE (positions typically filled at or near the posted minimum)

Closing Date:

07/06/2025 This position is eligible for partial telework. All employees must reside in NC within commuting distance of the Raleigh location. About the North Carolina Education Lottery We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award nearly $10 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website www.nclottery.com. At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners everyday: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication, and a fun work environment. All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization values (honesty, respect, integrity, and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc.). Equal Opportunity Employer