IT Data Analyst II

Hy-Vee•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Hy-Vee is seeking a Data Analyst II to support business decision-making through data analysis, visualization, and insights. This role partners closely with business and IT teams to translate data into meaningful, actionable outcomes using modern analytics tools.

Requirements

Strong data visualization skills
Analytics skills including data mining, evaluation, and analysis through the use of statistical packages
Technical writing experience in presentations, queries, and reports
Ability to propose solutions before actively developing a feature or request
Familiarity of data warehousing concepts
Familiarity of tabular models and multidimensional cubes.
Python or R
Power BI
Excel
SQL
2+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytics role.
Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Excel, and experience with Python and/or R.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Experience working with structured datasets and reporting tools.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Experience supporting enterprise or cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with data governance or data lifecycle management concepts
Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: operating a computer, occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: meeting with customers, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Analyze, cleanse, and validate data from multiple sources to support business initiatives.
Design and develop dashboards and reports, primarily using Power BI.
Write and optimize queries using SQL; leverage Python and/or R for analysis and automation.
Identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
Troubleshoot data, reporting, and analytics issues end-to-end.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and recommend data-driven solutions.
Support data standards, documentation, and best practices
Active participant in all of the agile scrum meetings.
Attends and is prepared to participate in team, department and company meetings.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as assigned.