Data & Reporting Analyst

Mercalis•,

About The Position

The Reporting & Analytics team provides ongoing support and insight to external clients, as well as to the internal operational leadership team. The Data & Reporting Analyst must be able to review and analyze data, present conclusions in a logical and clear manner, and work effectively as part of a team, will provide and capture data and translate into information and reports and the transmission of this knowledge into actionable decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar discipline.
Must have 2+ years of client-facing experience.
Experience interpreting data and presenting meaningful, client-ready business insights.
Experience in data extraction, manipulation, analysis, reporting, and use of data visualization tools.
Understanding of dimensional data modeling concepts and data warehousing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to elicit and fine-tune requirements and respond to/manage changes.
Solid technical writing skills. Ability to clearly and completely articulate work to be done and describe tasks using proper terminology.
Mid-level proficiency in SQL programming and common query optimization techniques.
Med-Advanced use of Excel for reporting & discovery (identify trends, interpret issues, find disparities, XLOOKUP and other advanced lookup functions, complex conditional formulas, pivot tables and charts)
Mid-level proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, including data modeling, DAX calculations, interactive dashboard development, and report optimization best practices.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, health care, insurance, direct marketing, or finance is highly desirable.
Mentoring emerging leaders and people development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date familiarity with Valeris’ data sources/source systems
Serve as Subject Matter Expert to provide recommendations and expertise for data & reporting capabilities to assigned programs and/or clients
Investigate data anomalies (identified through own or users’ activities), communicate detailed findings to the appropriate person or group, and act as a valued partner in solution finding
Work with programming environments, SQL, MS Excel, MicroStrategy, Valeris’ CRM platforms, and other applicable software or BI tools
Manage requirements gathering, specifications development, design and build of custom production-level reports for program ops, management, & client use
Make & own deliverable commitments (substance, format, and dev time), and provide timely communications re: status &/or delivery challenges. When conflicts arise, negotiate agreement on a path forward
Communicate clearly on requested deliverables, provide timelines and recommendations based on best practices, and prioritize work by accounts as necessary
Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures governing access to and distribution of PII and other confidential data
Identify opportunities to develop & implement solutions that streamline operations of frequent tasks
Identify, define, and coordinate with other departments to connect our data and reporting in new and innovative ways to improve Valeris’ suite of products and services
Provide leadership and training to other team members on fundamental data mining and report creation techniques and applications
Assist program staff in the understanding & use of self-service reporting tools, and the use and interpretation of Valeris data
Be curious, unafraid to ask questions, and seek to expand your own knowledge of new tools, Valeris services+. We’re always growing and want you to be, too

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact