Microsoft Data Analyst Jobs in Rome, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Position Overview:

Be part of a high performance, growing team implementing and supporting IT infrastructure used to facilitate distribution of products and to ensure organizational stability across multiple platforms. Work with different tools and technologies while making major impacts on a small and agile team. Current technology stack centered on Microsoft Windows, Sage 100 enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and HighJump warehouse management system (WMS). Candidates will be analytical, detail oriented, and comfortable working with and manipulating data. Contribute to the on-going development of best practices, identification of suitable new tools and system and service improvements.

The Data Analyst should be a highly motivated individual who is technical and works very well in a dynamic, and team-oriented environment. Main focus on establishing data maintenance standards by continually updating systems to improve data quality. This individual must be eager and capable of learning new skills and technology, and be motivated to work in a fast paced atmosphere where wearing multiple hats is encouraged. This position will report to the IT Operations Team Lead.

Duties:

• Maintaining a detailed and organized SQL database to ensure data entries are complete and accurate.
• Automating/writing data manipulation scripts to maintain good quality data as well as to complete redundant work swiftly.
• Auditing data at regular intervals to locate errors or missing data and fixing them by working with associated team members.
• Adhering to best data management practices and maintaining a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.
• Creating various data validation and data completeness reports.
• Supporting the Company ERP and WMS.
• Monitoring system performance, availability and generating metrics.
• Generating reports and analytics.
• Preparing documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 1-3 years equivalent experience required
• Analytical and basic problem-solving abilities
• Ability to break down tasks and estimate work assignments
• Ability to clearly communicate technical approach, status, and necessity for assistance
• Ability to interact independently as well as with a team
• Adaptable to change

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of database development experience
• 1-3 years of .NET programming experience
• 1-3 years of Microsoft Office experience

Priority Setting:

Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

Intellectual Horsepower:

Is bright and intelligent; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.

Written Communications:

Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Problem Solving:

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Peer Relationships:

Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.

Self-Development:

Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.

Technical Learning/Skills:

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge—like Internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.

Customer Focus:

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.