Data Analyst

Join Team CARFAX as a Data Analyst- Banking & Insurance Group  Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.  This role will support the CARFAX Banking and Insurance Group (BIG) by compiling, storing, analyzing, and reporting on data from both internal and external sources. At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 3 days in our Centreville, VA office subject to change with future business needs.  What you’ll be doing: 

• Perform statistical analysis on large, complex datasets, including Vehicle History and Vehicle Characteristics data, to derive meaningful insights that inform both tactical and strategic business decisions. 
• Develop, maintain, and optimize business dashboards and reporting solutions using tools like SQL, Python, R, Cognos, and Tableau. 
• Build and maintain a CARFAX Analytics Data Warehouse to support statistical modeling and machine learning for CARFAX BIG Analytics. 
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into the CARFAX Analytics Data Warehouse, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency. 
• Collaborate with actuaries, data scientists, and engineers to define data requirements, integrate new data sources, and create data models that support product development, data visualization, and reporting needs. 
• Document data warehouse designs, processes, and standards, ensuring clarity and consistency with CARFAX practices. 
• Work with BIG sales, analytics, and management teams to understand business requirements, translate them into analytic questions, and provide actionable recommendations. 
• Mine and analyze data from internal company databases and external sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for growth, new product development, and product improvement. 
• Present findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and compelling visualizations and reports. 
• Stay current with trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the banking and insurance industry. Apply this knowledge to continuously improve BIG’s data analysis processes. 

 What we’re looking for: 

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data architecture, or a similar role with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to drive business outcomes.  
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.  
• Knowledge of the property-casualty insurance industry and familiarity with vehicle history data is a plus.  
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges. 
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.  
• Proficiency in database management and storage of large data files. Experience with data storage in AWS is preferred.  
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Cognos, Tableau, or Power BI.  
• Experience with statistical software and programming languages such as R or Python.  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.  

 What’s in it for you: 

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
• 401(k) / DCPP matching
• Annual bonus program
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website: https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits  

 Don’t just take our word for it: 

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work 
• 10X Washington Post Top Workplace 
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work 
• 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work