Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.
As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.
The Data Analyst I assists in developing, preparing, analyzing and loading data into the database/data warehouse while preserving data integrity. With innovative-driven projects, this position will help in developing new processes, reports, and best practices in order to drive business objectives, increase revenue and operational efficiencies.

EDUCATION:

4-year college degree in related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of data analytics experience with a proven track record of experience aligning with job responsibilities listed above (examples or published work preferred).
• Experience with data access and structuring tools/languages - SQL & SQL ETL experience required; Snowflake, R, or Python preferred
• Experience with Excel Query and PowerBI may be preferred.
• Analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present substantial data sets with precision and thoroughness.
• Capable of critically evaluating data to derive meaningful, actionable insights.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Competency with extracting, manipulating, querying data in a variety of database systems - programming: Microsoft T-SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with data access and structuring tools (Aginity for Netezza/AWS, Python, SQL Server Analytics Services, SQL Server Management Studio).
• Familiarity with reporting and dashboarding software (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, DAX.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, charts, and Pivot Tables.
• Familiarity with scripting languages: Python for data manipulation and process automation.
• Familiarity with data mapping, cleansing, and editing as well as Extract, Transform, and Load processes (ETL) using Python and Visual Studio.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and analyze complex business processes.
• Excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to define and achieve business goals and deadlines while working both independently & collaboratively.
• Customer-focused philosophy.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet and manage expectations in a professional and timely manner.
  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits:

• Utilize skillset to mine and pull complex datasets.
• Interpret data and analyze for trends, correlations, and other key characteristics.
• Provide strategic and defensible recommendations for improving systems, processes, and strategies based upon findings supported by research and data analysis.
• Compile, package, present and discuss analysis and insights with customers in an impactful narrative or visual form.
• Develop reports and dashboards to communicate performance and deliver insight to customers while monitoring data quality issues.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to add value through process automation and programmatic solutions to manual tasks.
• Address customer needs proactively and support the NBS Management Team as the primary customer.
  Salary range for this role is: $55,000-$65,000