Business Data Analyst I

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Business Data Analyst I to join our St. Petersburg, FL Team.

We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Summary:

Extracts knowledge and insights from high volume, high dimensional data in order to investigate complex business problems through a range of data preparation, modeling, analysis and/or visualization techniques, which may include the use of advanced statistical analysis, algorithms, predictive modeling, experimentation and pattern recognition to create solutions that enable enhanced business performance | Retrieves, analyzes and summarizes business, operations, customer and/or economic data in order to develop business intelligence, optimize effectiveness and/or predict business outcomes | Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns and prepares ongoing reports and data visualizations (e.g., charts, dashboards, heat maps) in order to support business decisions | Typically uses dedicated business intelligence applications and/or cloud services (e.g., Domo, Looker, PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau, SiSense), but may also leverage the reporting capabilities of existing ERP, CRM and/or database software vendors (e.g., Oracle BI, Salesforce, SAP Business Objects, Pentaho, SSRS).

Major Position Responsibilities

• Provides management and analysis of business data for use in data-driven decision making and organizational efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Uses statistical methods, modeling, analytical methodologies, and data analysis to develop and deploy tools including dashboards, infographics, reports, and models to inform and support decision-making.
• Aggregates and performs statistical analysis on business data based on requests from project teams or senior leadership.
• Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed.
• Writes queries or reports to provide data for various analytical projects.
• Mines, processes, and analyzes internal and external data using KPIs, business results, industry sources, competitor intelligence, and customer information.
• Interprets data to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, or suggest areas for process improvement.
• Develops a good understanding of the business's model, objectives, issues, and challenges by interacting and collaborating with users and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree ​
• 0-3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education & Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or related discipline preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Mathematical skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Statistical knowledge
• Problem-solving skills

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• No or very little travel

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.  The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.  Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.