ASTEC is an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for customers. The Data Analyst Intern will support subsidiary companies by collecting and organizing procurement-related data, assisting with dashboard updates, and collaborating with teams to improve processes.
Identify, organize, and analyze relevant datasets in support ongoing research projects
Assist with designing data visualization tools for evaluating and summarizing insights and research results
Prepare reports for executive leaders to communicate trends, patterns, and predications using relevant data
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
Filter and clean data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and code problems
Identify processes and procedures that are inefficient or repetitive and seek ways to streamline, eliminate, and automate
Create best-in-class/compelling visualization of data, dashboards, tools, and reports that supports the interpretation and conclusions that drives key decisions for leadership
Drive BI penetration into the Business’ processes, and help the Enterprise with strategic, tactical, and operational decision making using BI toolsets
Build strong credibility to become a trusted and sought-after partner for business teams seeking guidance on how to use analytics
Support all Enterprise analytical BI in terms of data availability, accuracy, and definitions; system functionality, instructions, and proper usage; ad hoc/customized reporting of data
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Basic knowledge of data analysis and reporting concepts
Familiarity with Excel; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx is a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain data concepts clearly
Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and business
Experience in data modeling using best practices for analytic and reporting solutions
Exposure to enterprise data analytics and reporting processes
Opportunity to work with cross-functional business teams
Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills
Data mapping (data definitions and business rules, mapping requirements to source data, etc.) and data profiling
Passion for big data and advanced analytics
Desire and tenacity to learn new skills and adapt to new challenges with an exceedingly fast learning curve
Extremely proactive self-starter that anticipates next task before it is assigned
Ability and tenacity to develop creative solutions to complex problems and the ability to think way outside-the-box
Able to speak proficiently with both IT and business audiences as it relates to project deliverables
Preferred
1+ years minimum of Alteryx experience using Designer, Server and Connect
Possible knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, Qlik software development and deployment
Programming languages such as Python, Perl, C, C++, Java preferred
Benefits
Since 1972, ASTEC has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.