Data Integration Analyst

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelnet is seeking a data specialist with expertise in ETL processes and a strong understanding of finance data. The role develops robust dashboards and conducts detailed analyses to provide business insights and support the company’s expanding financial initiatives. It helps ensure data is organized, reliable, and accessible for decision-making in reinsurance and broader financial strategies. This position works with finance and accounting teams, business leadership, and other stakeholders to define data requirements, build and maintain data processes and warehouse structures, and deliver reporting and analytics. The position offers a hybrid work option for associates living within 30 miles of an office location, with in-office presence three days per week. Nelnet is prioritizing candidates in Lincoln, Nebraska, or the surrounding area who can work this hybrid schedule. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in ETL processes or a related field.
1–2 years of experience in data analysis and reporting.
Proficiency in extracting, transforming, and loading data from flat files, Excel, and other sources into data warehouses, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Strong understanding of financial concepts and data structures.
Ability to design and structure data models for reporting and analysis, with attention to performance and scalability.
Experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Skill in in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Advanced knowledge of SQL and Python for querying and automating data workflows.
Ability to identify data discrepancies or process inefficiencies and implement solutions that maintain data integrity.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally with business and technical teams.
Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
Location in Lincoln, Nebraska, or the surrounding area, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain processes using Python and Snowflake to transform and validate data from various sources.
Become an expert in finance data structures and business needs.
Work with the business leadership team to define requirements.
Build, structure, and maintain a data warehouse to support reporting and analytics needs.
Design and build analyses and dashboards that provide strategic insights for key stakeholders.
Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to identify data needs and address data-related issues.
Provide support for SQL Server and Snowflake processes as needed.