Data Analyst

Westwood Professional Services Inc • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Digital Solutions group to provide technology and data support for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analytics, including mining, generation, and visualization. Additionally, this person should be committed to transforming data into readable, goal-oriented reports that drive innovation and growth. The analyst will also assist in the development and enhancement of low-code applications that support project delivery and internal operations.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proven analytics skills, including mining, evaluation, and visualization
• Ability to collect, organize, and disseminate abundant information accurately
• Technical writing experience in relevant areas, including queries, reports, and presentations
• Excellent ability to analyze information and think systematically
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle databases and understand technology-driven business intelligence tools
• Familiarity with low-code applications platforms

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Management, Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative field
• Experience with database and model design and segmentation techniques
• Practical experience in statistical analysis (using SAS, Excel)
• Ability to present findings in a polished and business-relevant format

Responsibilities

• Gathers data from a variety of sources including company data, industry and field reports, public information, or purchased sources
• Interpret data using analytics, research methodologies, and statistical techniques
• Improve, execute, and effectively communicate significant analysis that identify meaningful trends and opportunities across the business
• Prepare, analyze, and summarize dashboards and reports in response to projects, business, and operational needs
• Maintains current knowledge of industry and business trends through communication with professional organizations, suppliers, customers, competitors, and other informed individuals
• Supports various departments with reporting, analytics, and data-drive insights
• Assists in the design, development, and testing of low-code applications used for workflow automation, reporting, and project management
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to translate business needs into low-code tools and dashboards
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level