What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Data Analyst position at Emerson?
I'm Louie Flores, the hiring manager for the Business Data Analyst role here at Emerson in Marshalltown, Iowa. I am delighted you are considering joining our team. This position offers an impactful opportunity to employ innovative technologies and analytical techniques to provide data-driven insights that will shape our business strategies and decisions. At Emerson, professional development and growth are priorities. As your manager, I am committed to providing coaching, training, and support to help you gain new skills, earn certifications, and achieve your career objectives. Our collaborative team culture will allow you to learn from experienced data analytics professionals. If you are passionate about leveraging data to make an impact and excited by analytical challenges that allow you to continuously expand your expertise, you will find this role very rewarding. I look forward to further discussing your background and interest in this opportunity during the interview process. Thank you again for your consideration.
This role focuses on delivering high-impact business solutions by demonstrating data analytics (75% of time) and intelligent automation (25%). You will work with customers to understand challenges, analyze data, see opportunities, and implement automated solutions. Your work will deliver actionable insights to drive strategy as well as optimize operations. We are hiring for this role in Marshalltown, Iowa.
In this role, your responsibilities will be:
- Support Sales, Operations and Planning with forecasts based on market analysis of customer, market, and company data
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate data turning it into usable information that can be interpreted into business intelligence
- Partner with key collaborators to obtain market (Customer, Competitor, and Flow Controls) information
- Build SQL queries and algorithms to mine data for hidden patterns and predictive insights
- Create compelling interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI, Excel, Python, etc.
- Communicate insights through clear data storytelling to influence decisions
- Develop statistical models forecasting, classification, and optimization
- Continuously monitor and enhance analytical solutions for accuracy and performance
- Collaborate with team members to provide effective solutions for our data needs
- Demonstrate commitment to providing superior service levels
- Lead requirements gathering sessions with process owners to map workflows
- Document processes and find opportunities for automation and improvement
- Leverage Intelligent Automation tools, including but not limited to: Robocorp, Python, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Power Apps and Noetix
- Work closely with team members during development to ensure alignment
- Design, develop and implement custom solutions for the automation of existing or new processes
- Create documentation and training materials and deliver training to users on new automations
- Maintain and troubleshoot on automations we build
- Provide support and guidance to Citizen Developers
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to support business performance
- Other duties as assigned by Manager
- Demonstrate commitment to Service Level Doctrine and Safety Culture
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, IT or Business
- 1-5 years of related work experience
- Desire and ability to learn new technologies.
- Critical thinker with a passion for solving problems.
- Self-starter comfortable working independently with limited direction
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications That Set you Apart:
- Business metric analysis
- Must display strong mathematical skills to collect, measure, organize, and analyze data
- Knowledge of programming languages like SQL, R, Python
- Knowledge of data visualization software like Power BI, Tableau, Qlik
- Knowledge of how to create and apply the most accurate algorithms to datasets
- General machine learning experience in topics like regression modeling or classification
- Express a systematic and logical approach to problem solving
- Must show accuracy and attention to detail
- Must display creativity and ability for critical thinking
- Must have superb communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Must possess a process improvement and problem-solver mentality
- Ability to work effectively in teams and interact with all levels of the organization
- Ability to handle many tasks and meet various deadlines
- Clearly understand integrated financial systems and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Management, Data Analytics
- Project management experience
Our Offer To You:
Flexible Work Schedule - Remote Work Option:
This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson .
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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