Senior Data Platform Analyst

Overview
The Senior Data Platform Analyst works with all levels of the organization to maximize data as a strategic asset. This position supports and maintains data sources from disparate systems in a data lakehouse environment and designs and supports well-structured ETL processes. The role also develops frameworks and processes for keeping data clean and accurate in core systems and works with leaders to create models and visualizations to support the data at hand.
MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities
• Create the structure for data team contributions to the MFA Oil cloud data lakehouse, including design strategy, standards, query processes, and integration of new systems with existing data lakehouse structure
• Design, build, manage, and provide expertise on SQL, Python, scalable data models, pipelines, and well-designed ETL/ELT within our cloud data lakehouse
• Develop, execute, maintain, and troubleshoot complex scripts and reports using SQL, PowerShell, Python, or other data analytics tools
• Design, develop, validate, and deliver data to provide insight into business decisions
• Partner with business users to identify data needs and create reports and dashboards that provide insight, improve or automate processes, or otherwise add value to the organization
• Create and maintain rich interactive visualizations through data interpretation and analysis, with reporting components from multiple data sources
• Identify and perform root cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings and proposed solutions to leadership
• Advise and assist in design and maintenance of data quality improvement and monitoring processes to enhance the accuracy and completeness of data
• Identify, advocate for and drive adoption of industry best practices, tooling, and processes related to data management
• Drive operational efficiency with innovative data and analytics solutions
• All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer sciences, information technology, statistics or other related field; or an Associate’s degree plus related experience
• Two years of experience in reporting, analytics, business intelligence, data modeling/warehousing, or relational databases
• Two years of experience in programming and a strong understanding of data management and business intelligence tools, such as SQL/Python/R and Power BI or Tableau
• Understanding of data mining and data cleansing techniques, data modeling, and data architecture
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Time management skills to meet deadlines and ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Detail-oriented, with an affinity for processes and workflows
• Great customer service skills including patience with others, and a track record in developing good working relationships while persistent in the pursuit of the goals/objectives
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to work and keep on schedule with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to meet Company requirements, including successful pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Skills
• Experience as a functional business analyst
• Ability to think outside the box and research solutions to difficult problems
• Ability to set priorities and goals and develop plans for achieving them
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems and version control systems and practices (Git preferred)
• Experience in JDEdwards Enterprise One (E1)/DB2
• Experience in testing software and scenario generation


ABOUT MFA OIL COMPANY
MFA Oil Company, formed in 1929, is a farmer-owned cooperative and a leading propane retailer in the United States. The company supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Through a subsidiary, MFA Oil operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri; a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas; a solar panel installation company, BluSphere Energy; and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor.
BENEFITS
Our benefits are designed to invest in you! We offer a comprehensive benefits structure for regular full-time positions, including competitive wages, paid time off, paid company holidays, and the opportunity for eligible employees to share in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives. Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. Our retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a company match offering pre-tax and Roth options.

OUR CULTURE
The core values of MFA Oil are aligned with our purpose and are the cornerstones upon which our culture is built.
• Put Customers First
◦ Respect Everyone – Demonstrate high regard or show special attention to customers, coworkers, vendors… everyone you come in contact with.
◦ Provide Excellent Service – Go the extra mile to ensure our customers are happy and satisfied with our products and services.
◦ Deliver on Your Promises – Do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it. Every time.
• Be Tenacious
◦ Give Your Best – Always give your best effort and seek to improve every day.
◦ Never Settle – Settling can lead to compromising on effort and quality of work. Find a way forward and don’t settle for “It can’t be done.”
◦ Work Passionately – Passion accelerates your abilities, propels you to overcome obstacles and shows customers and co-workers that you care.
• Lead by Example
◦ Do the Right Thing – When we let honesty and integrity be our guide, we will always be headed in the right direction.
◦ Take Ownership – Each of us must be accountable for ourselves, our colleagues, our customers and our company.
◦ Act with Empathy – When we recognize and understand each other’s challenges, we communicate better and grow stronger as a team.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
We believe there’s always room to learn and grow, from entry-level employees to senior leaders. Opportunities exist for internal advancement and professional development including on-the-job training. Educational expense assistance is available for employees seeking to continue their education ambitions aligned with their employment within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.