Business Data Analyst

Description

Join our Winning Team at CARFAX as a Business Data Analyst

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.

What makes our Tech Culture Amazing?

We’re passionate about having a creative and innovative environment where our developers collaborate and continuously learn and grow. Autonomy is a key pillar of our tech culture. Our developers have the freedom to bring new tools, frameworks, and ideas to the table knowing their voice will be heard. We’re not afraid of trying new things; if the case is made for a new technology or approach, our developers know it will be tried.

At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 3 days per week in our Columbia, MO office subject to change with future business needs.

The Business Data Analyst is a part of the Data Services Team which transforms data from vetted sources into valuable information our customers trust. This involves complex research and analysis, strategic thinking, and strong problem solving skills as well as the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments and as part of a team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Do complex research and analysis to support business initiatives, projects, and products
• Identify and implement ways to improve data quality and data integrity
• Derive, document, and communicate analytical business requirements
• Demonstrate your areas of expertise by identifying data norms and anomalies.
• Find and communicate data narratives that provide meaningful insight to the business.
• Work with internal stakeholders to extract maximum value from data.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 3+ years of direct experience performing data analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in R, SQL, and advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong R studio skills, knowledge of Tableau, and/or knowledge of PowerBI a significant plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing clear requirements and analytical results.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and support skills; you’re a critical and strategic thinker.
• An appetite for continuous learning, confidence to challenge the status quo, and a technical aptitude to work with analytics and data.
• Experience in effectively communicating analysis and insight to all levels of the organization.
• Sense of ownership to independently manage time and efficiently address workload.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Prior knowledge of passenger vehicle trims, options, and standard equipment a plus.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
• 401(k) / DCPP matching
• Annual bonus program
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces.
  
  

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work.
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work.
• 10X Washington Post Top Workplace.
• 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work.
  
  

About CARFAX

CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.