Data Analyst I

Address We're always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you're challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry's top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description:

Office Location:

Abilene, Texas, United States •This is an in-office position in Abilene, Texas

SCOPE/CONTACTS

This position works with other team members as well as bank and FTS personnel. Contacts are regularly with persons outside of their own department or work group to gather requirements, validate data, and discuss reporting needs, data quality issues, and business insights. Tact, discretion, and diplomacy are necessary considerations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The expectation of this position is to analyze data with assistance, develop and maintain reports and dashboards, and follow established processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and appropriate use prior to release into production environments, while keeping management informed of task and project progress. This position will also participate in discussions related to data support. This role is an entry‑level position and is expected to perform assigned duties under established standards, processes, and supervisory guidance, with appropriate training and support provided as needed. The level of independence will increase as knowledge, skills, and experience are developed. Work with Project Managers, Development Managers, Business Analysts, Application Analysts, Stakeholders, and other team members to understand reporting requirements and data needs. Develop, maintain, and enhance reports and dashboards using tools such as Cognos and Power BI. Retrieve, validate, and analyze data from multiple data sources, including but not limited to Snowflake, Google BigQuery, SQL Server, MS Fabric and other structured data sources as required. Assist in documenting data sources, data definitions, calculations, and report logic to support transparency, auditability, and ongoing maintenance. Document current‑state and future‑state reporting processes. Validate data accuracy and completeness prior to publishing reports or dashboards. Follow departmental and team standards related to data access, data governance, change management, and deployment of reports to production environments. Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of data discrepancies, report issues, and performance concerns. Manage assigned tasks to deadlines and communicate progress, risks, and issues appropriately to team members and management. Work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships with internal customers. Actively support the values of the organization and follow established company policies, procedures, and security requirements, including data confidentiality standards. This job requires strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a computer‑related, data‑related, or analytical field, or equivalent experience. Ability to learn and work with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI and Cognos. Understanding of relational databases and data concepts, including tables, views, joins, and basic data modeling. Ability to retrieve and analyze data using SQL from sources such as SQL Server, Snowflake, BigQuery, MS Fabric, and similar platforms. Basic understanding of data warehousing concepts and reporting best practices. Ability to document data sources, report logic, and requirements clearly. Must display troubleshooting skills that can start with a data or reporting issue and systematically isolate and rule out potential causes with assistance. Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and consistency. Must be a self‑starter with the ability to work well on a team. Should possess good communication skills, be goal‑oriented, reliable, demonstrate initiative, flexibility, maintain confidentiality, and act in a courteous and professional manner. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) What Makes Us Unique? You. Since 1890, First Financial has been serving the financial needs of customers in every neighborhood, just like yours. Not just through good times, but during difficult years too. We survived the Great Depression, the collapse of the Texas economy in the 1980s, and the Great Recession. Throughout it all, we remain a place of stability and trust for our customers. While other banks have come and gone, First Financial continues to grow through acquisitions, new branches, and the expansion of our services. It goes without saying, First Financial is not your everyday bank. Our "One Bank, Multiple Regions" concept combines the best of "Big Bank" customer benefits with the local decision making and involvement of a community bank. The Company includes multiple banking regions with 79 convenient locations throughout Texas, and we offer convenient banking options with a local, personal touch. And because we're one bank, you can visit any of our locations and receive the same friendly service. Much of our success comes from the lifelong relationships we've built with people just like you. Providing excellent customer service and education is the focus of everything we do. Our customer education includes training to understand how to improve credit, apply for a home loan, and utilize our products and services. Every day we're here to help you make sound financial decisions. And don't be surprised if you step through the door and see a familiar face. Many of our employees are leaders in the community. After all, being involved with the community is an important part of who we are. Discover for yourself how at First Financial, it's You First.