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Data Analyst
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What they do
A Data Analyst develops computer programs to analyze large customer information databases for companies and organizations. Analyzes data to identify patterns and provide information relevant to a particular business, industry or field; analysis may be used for marketing, or to detect fraud in financial transactions, or for research. Develops computer programs to protect confidential customer information.
$89,447 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- Maintain digital tools, dashboards, and project-related data.
- Prepare and clean data for reporting, analytics, and AI tools.
- Support process improvements that reduce manual work for project and technical leaders.
- Assist with testing, rollout, and troubleshooting of reporting and automation features.
- Support custom in-house applications and BI reporting, including data upkeep, development, and deployment. Ideal Background
- B.S. in a Technical Discipline preferred (Engineering, IS, CS, Data Analytics, etc.)
- Excellent role for a recent graduate or early-career professional in data analytics, information systems, industrial/systems engineering, operations research, computer science, or business analytics.
- Comfort working with datasets, dashboards, BI/reporting tools, and structured workflows.
- Interest in applying AI to business or technical workflows; exposure to Python, SQL, or Power BI is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to maintain accurate data over time.