Data Analyst

NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION INC is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Information/Technology team through master data set management, report development, and troubleshooting. This onsite role in Milwaukee, WI focuses on helping teams make better decisions through clear analysis, reliable reporting, and ongoing data quality improvements. You will work with confidential information while following established guidelines, and partner with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable reporting and insights.

What you’ll do

• Manage master data sets, including creation, updates, and deletion.
• Perform quality assurance on imported data and run tests and validation of data sets.
• Process confidential data and information in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Develop and analyze data from multiple data sources, then deliver detailed analysis to the team and all stakeholders.
• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques, including ongoing reporting.
• Determine the meaning of data and explain how teams and stakeholders can use it to improve processes.
• Create statistical models that depict agency-wide trends.
• Support data integrity and normalization initiatives.
• Manage and design the reporting environment, including data sources and metadata.
• Generate reports from single or multiple systems.
• Troubleshoot reporting database environments and reports.
• Support employees in identifying and revising reporting requirements.
• Assist with testing and implementing new or upgraded software, and support strategic decisions about new systems.
• Train end users on new reports and dashboards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science.
• 1-3 years of work experience in a data analyst role or related field.
• Experience working with stakeholders to assess potential risks.
• Ability to analyze existing tools and databases and recommend software solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into non-technical, lay terms.
• Adept with queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience handling large data sets and relational databases.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and various business intelligence, analytical, and data visualization tools.
• Understanding of addressing and metadata standards.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Additional role expectations

• Maintain accountability by knowing and performing the responsibilities associated with the position efficiently and effectively, supporting the agency mission, vision, standards of conduct/code of ethics, and strategic directions.
• Demonstrate this through maintaining a positive work environment and communicating appropriately with children, families, coworkers, supervisors, and the public while meeting performance expectations.

Special position requirements

• Access to a personal vehicle for daily use, with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance with liability limits of $300,000 (bodily injury) and $25,000 (property damage) per occurrence.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and provide strong writing skills.

Health, safety, and work environment

• Follow safety warnings and directions, use personal safety devices when required, and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Follow the process for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, and report unsupervised children after ensuring child safety.
• Use active supervision practices at all times, including transition times, and ensure knowledge of each assigned child’s location.

Physical demands: Primarily active work; occasionally lifting, holding, or moving up to 50 lbs. Physical activity includes bending, stooping, walking/transporting, and handling. The work environment is mainly office-based, with travel to various sites for meetings.