Nelnet is a student loan servicer that's grown into a fiber internet pioneer, real estate investor, and software provider. But that's just the beginning. With 6,500 associates and growing, we take our business wherever superior customer experiences and ingenuity are needed.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.
Data Analyst
We are seeking a talented data analyst who can:
Utilize their skillset to mine and pull complex datasets.
Have the business intelligence to interpret the data and analyze for trends, correlations, and other key characteristics.
Provide strategic and defensible recommendations for improving our systems, processes, and strategies based upon findings supported by research and data analysis.
Effectively 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.
Be proactive to customer needs and support the Nelnet Management team as our primary customer.
EDUCATION:
4-year college degree preferred or equivalent experience needed
EXPERIENCE:
1 year of data analytics with proven track record of experience matching the summary above. Preferable to see examples or published work.
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
- Technical skill-set
• 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 customer expectations in a professional and timely manner.
Student loan/finance industry experience preferred.
Colorado Candidates: Salary range for this role is $55,000-$69,000
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: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Nelnet is a leading student loan servicer - but we're even more than that. We're a professional services company, telecommunications innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that's just the shortlist). For over 40 years, we've been serving our customers and making their dreams possible.
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