Data Analyst

Sentry Insurance Agency•Nashville, TN

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team of Data Analysts leverages knowledge of Sentry’s data systems and business processes to deliver data reporting solutions that meet business needs. To accomplish this, they develop data queries that will aid in the analysis of financial, policy and pricing trends. Sentry relies on our Data Analysts to provide insights into how business processes effect data and recommendations for data usage. Delivering solutions to today’s problems means leveraging business acumen while carefully analyzing data to understand changes in the world around us. This position can be filled as a Data Analyst, Data Analyst II or Data Analyst Sr. depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. What You’ll Do Our Data Analysts get to know business areas to fully understand their processes and their corresponding data needs and apply this knowledge when extracting and collating data to meet user requests. In addition, you’ll: Gather data from multiple internal sources in an efficient and effective way. Extract and integrate data from external sources to provide additional insights into business processes and results. Develop an understanding of business processes and how they impact the flow of data within internal systems. Maintain knowledge of the predictive analytics and insurance industries to ensure all the best output is provided. Work closely with team members to analyze reported results and determine if output meets expected outcomes. Assist with the maintenance and testing of data systems and investigate data quality problems. Collaborate with team members and IT to resolve data system issues. What it Takes Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience focusing on data analytics, computer science or similar major. 1+ years of programming experience with SAS and/or SQL experience preferred. Organizational skills to coordinate, request and control data from numerous sources. Strong written and verbal communication skills including analytical and research ability. Demonstrated understanding of data systems and tools used for reporting. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Work with purpose ensuring deadlines are met. Sentry does not offer employment in the position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas. What You'll Receive At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive. Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office. 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Well-being and Employee Assistance programs Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. About Sentry: We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await! Casey Van Der Geest [email protected] Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Our associates are the most important part of our company. We became one of the most financially strong mutual insurance companies in the U.S. by striving to provide the best possible service to our business customers. We do this by having conversations, forming relationships, and getting to know the people we work with and their businesses. We make that same commitment to our associates. When you join Sentry, we don’t just want you to perform tasks each day. We want you to enjoy your time with us. You’re in the driver’s seat of your career path here—sharing feedback, creating goals, accessing professional development resources, and identifying how you can contribute to both your success and the success of the company. Yes, we work hard. But we work with the purpose of helping others, and with the understanding that there’s more to life than work. We invite you to learn more about us. You’ll find we’re much more than insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience focusing on data analytics, computer science or similar major.
1+ years of programming experience with SAS and/or SQL experience preferred.
Organizational skills to coordinate, request and control data from numerous sources.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including analytical and research ability.
Demonstrated understanding of data systems and tools used for reporting.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Work with purpose ensuring deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

Gather data from multiple internal sources in an efficient and effective way.
Extract and integrate data from external sources to provide additional insights into business processes and results.
Develop an understanding of business processes and how they impact the flow of data within internal systems.
Maintain knowledge of the predictive analytics and insurance industries to ensure all the best output is provided.
Work closely with team members to analyze reported results and determine if output meets expected outcomes.
Assist with the maintenance and testing of data systems and investigate data quality problems.
Collaborate with team members and IT to resolve data system issues.

Benefits

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation.
Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model.
Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office.
In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.