Data Analyst (Hybrid in Birmingham, Al)

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
The Business Analyst operates as a resource to multiple teams within the organization. The position will be responsible for providing insight and actionable data to all of Protective’s operational functions. This position will primarily provide analysis through reporting, data usage, tuning of current tools and adapting new tools. This position will work across platforms to connect dots and tell a fuller story from both a customer and employee perspective. The ability to tell these stories in a way that can be easily consumed and actioned on by the business will be key to success. This individual must understand and assess the current state of the business process, technology, needs and gaps.
The internal title for this position is Analyst II, Business Systems

The Business Analyst will be responsible for job functions including but not limited to the following:

• Gather, review, and analyze business data, including KPIs, and other key metrics using data analytics tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements and operational decisions
• Provide performance feedback with leadership regarding metrics
• Generate and provide reports through PowerBI and SSRS understanding value add and how the consumer plans to use the data.
• Helps with integration and implementation of new technologies
• Resourcefulness and ability to devise creative solutions to problems
• Use data modelling techniques to identify ways in which an organization can operate more effectively
• Thrive as a team player in a fast paced, change oriented environment
• Other duties as required by the manager

Work Experience, Education, Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong analytical skills, being data curious, and attention to detail required
• Ability to story tell trends and connect dots through analysis by department and cross-departmental.
• Experience with SSMS preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel
• Experience with data visualization tools (PowerBI or Tableau)
• Prior experience in an Agile environment is a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills required, both written and verbal

Employee Benefits:  We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health.  Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.   
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email martina.winston@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.