IT Data Analyst

Job DetailsJob Location: Allied Benefit Systems - CHICAGO, IL 60606Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Information TechnologyPOSITION SUMMARY The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support informed business decisions. The role partners with Sr. Data Analyst to support identifying trends, uncovering insights, and translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. The Data Analyst ensure data accuracy, builds reports, and helps drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives through data-driven analysis.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyze current processes and procedures providing feedback and recommendations on process improvement  Collaborate with department leaders on process improvement and reporting opportunities  Own development, maintenance, and generation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPI reporting in collaboration with department managers.  Demonstrate understanding of Allied’s business needs, systems, and workflows  Executes daily processes and procedures as assigned  Pilot new internal processes and procedures  Writes and maintains process documents  Coordinates with other Allied operational units to resolve problems and implement enhancement requests  Bridge communications between technical and non-technical teams  Assist with various team projects as assigned  Perform other duties as assigned  EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Computer Science, Math, Statistics desirable or equivalent work experience required.  EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 2-3 years related experience as a business, systems, or data quality analyst required.  Prior experience with SQL (specifically, SQL Server) and report writing required.  Expertise with MS Office and VBA, especially Access preferred.  General familiarity with project management, especially in a waterfall methodology.  Technically capable of understanding and adapting to new software programs.  Communication Skills – excellent written and verbal.  POSITION COMPETENCIES Job Knowledge  Time Management  Accountability  Communication  Initiative  Customer Focus  PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is a standard desk role – long periods of sitting and working on a computer are required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Remote    Compensation is not limited to base salary.  Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.   Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time.  All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process.  It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.Qualifications