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Nelnet Business Services is seeking a Data Analyst I to assist with data development, analysis, and reporting to drive business objectives and operational efficiencies. This remote position offers an opportunity to utilize SQL and other data tools to provide strategic insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include mining complex datasets, analyzing data trends, developing reports and dashboards, and automating processes to enhance value and efficiency for customers.

Skills: Required skills include proficiency in SQL, data manipulation, Excel, and reporting tools like Power BI, along with strong analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a 4-year degree in a related field, 1 year of data analytics experience, and familiarity with languages and tools like Python and Snowflake.

Location: This is a remote position based in Nebraska, USA.

Compensation: $55000 - $65000 / Annually

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

The Data Analyst I assists in developing, preparing, analyzing and loading data into the database/data warehouse while preserving data integrity. With innovative-driven projects, this position will help in developing new processes, reports, and best practices in order to drive business objectives, increase revenue and operational efficiencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize skillset to mine and pull complex datasets.
• Interpret data and analyze for trends, correlations, and other key characteristics.
• Provide strategic and defensible recommendations for improving systems, processes, and strategies based upon findings supported by research and data analysis.
• Compile, package, present and discuss analysis and insights with customers in an impactful narrative or visual form.
• Develop reports and dashboards to communicate performance and deliver insight to customers while monitoring data quality issues.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to add value through process automation and programmatic solutions to manual tasks.
• Address customer needs proactively and support the NBS Management Team as the primary customer.

Salary range for this role is: $55,000-$65,000

EDUCATION:

4-year college degree in related field (preferred) or equivalent experience. 

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of data analytics experience with a proven track record of experience aligning with job responsibilities listed above (examples or published work preferred).
• Experience with data access and structuring tools/languages - SQL & SQL ETL experience required; Snowflake, R, or Python preferred
• Experience with Excel Query and PowerBI may be preferred.
• Analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present substantial data sets with precision and thoroughness.
• Capable of critically evaluating data to derive meaningful, actionable insights.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Competency with extracting, manipulating, querying data in a variety of database systems - programming: Microsoft T-SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with data access and structuring tools (Aginity for Netezza/AWS, Python, SQL Server Analytics Services, SQL Server Management Studio).
• Familiarity with reporting and dashboarding software (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, DAX.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, charts, and Pivot Tables.
• Familiarity with scripting languages: Python for data manipulation and process automation.
• Familiarity with data mapping, cleansing, and editing as well as Extract, Transform, and Load processes (ETL) using Python and Visual Studio.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to conceptualize and analyze complex business processes.
• Excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to define and achieve business goals and deadlines while working both independently & collaboratively. 
• Customer-focused philosophy.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and consistently meet deadlines. 
• Ability to meet and manage expectations in a professional and timely manner.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 orcorporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.