Data & Reporting Analyst

Keel•Ladson, SC

About The Position

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Data & Reporting Analyst plays a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making by transforming complex operational and business data into actionable insights. This role supports initiatives across the organization by developing scalable reporting, performing analysis, and identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong technical data skills with business acumen and effectively communicates insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Explore the Depth of the Role: Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources across operational and business systems Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to track key performance indicators and trends Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights Perform root cause analysis to identify drivers of operational issues and performance gaps Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains through data analysis Apply statistical methods and analytical techniques to support forecasting and decision-making Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting and analysis Document data sources, definitions, and methodologies to support transparency and governance Proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience working with ERP and/or operational systems preferred Familiarity with manufacturing environments or process improvement methodologies is a plus

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience in a data analyst or similar analytical role
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
Occasional travel may occur.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies, etc).
Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office setting.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ERP and/or operational systems preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing environments or process improvement methodologies is a plus

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and analyze data from multiple sources across operational and business systems
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to track key performance indicators and trends
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights
Perform root cause analysis to identify drivers of operational issues and performance gaps
Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains through data analysis
Apply statistical methods and analytical techniques to support forecasting and decision-making
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting and analysis
Document data sources, definitions, and methodologies to support transparency and governance