PowerAdvocate: Data Analyst – Senior Associate To Manager Level (Remote)

Company DescriptionPowerAdvocate, a Verisk Analytics business, leads the energy data industry by providing energy companies with clarity into their complex data.

Our Energy FactBase, currently at $6+ trillion and growing, helps customers to create operational and financial excellence.

We help our clients to understand how they can leverage our unique view of the marketplace to reduce costs and manage operational risks.

We work with global executives on the cutting edge in the power, oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy sectors.Job DescriptionABOUT THE ROLE: Does your perfect day consist of cleansing, researching, and enriching complex data for customers to find useful insights and connections?

Do you have a passion for slicing-and-dicing data?

Would you like to categorize and classify data to make it more usable for our customers?

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you are constantly learning?PowerAdvocate is seeking a Data Analyst to join our growing company, providing cutting edge intelligence for supply chain organizations in the energy industry.

We are looking for a team player who thrives in an agile and dynamic environment, and wants to enrich data to deliver superior customer results.As a Data Analyst within PowerAdvocate’s Spend Intelligence Group you will use your keen eye for detail, your creative analytical skills, and your love for working in a team to help PowerAdvocate maintain its leadership position in energy information.

The Data Analyst is a key member of the Spend Intelligence Group, responsible for the data aggregation, normalization, classification and enhancement process which turns raw customer spend data into PowerAdvocate Spend Intelligence.

The analyst will utilize robust technology tools and energy industry knowledge to create a truly unique product that is one of PowerAdvocate’s fastest growing solutions.This is a full-time remote position, with potential in-person training opportunities at our Boston office post-COVID.

Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesIn addition to the following, other duties may be assigned to meet business needs:Perform data extraction, manipulation, cleaning, analysis and QA of large datasetsResearch energy industry data and suppliers to accurately and granularly classify spend into industry-specific schemaEvaluate categorized transactions to identify misclassified content, redundant and/or ineffective categorization logicCollaborate in a self-managed Agile team, an innovation PowerAdvocate has adapted from the software development domainQualifications4+ years’ experienceBachelor’s degree requiredProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills including vlookups, pivot tables and queries Exceptional analytical, organizational, problem solving, and time management skills with attention to detailProven ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, to manage multiple tasks and/or projects with changing priorities and to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to balance independent and team-based workManages large volumes of data and ensures quality throughout the processExperience with data manipulation tools to solve complex quantitative problems from joining multiple different data sources to troubleshooting data discrepancies Creative and innovative problem-solving skillsA self-starter who takes initiative, asks questions, and is eager to learnPlusesExperience in the energy industryProficiency with databasesProficiency with Talend or other ETL softwareExperience in spend analysisSome programming experience with Java preferred Prior experience analyzing external datasets using Python, SQL or visualization toolsAdditional InformationWhat Else You Will Get:From Day One, You Will GetThere are a lot of reasons to work at PowerAdvocate, but nothing is as impactful as the business training and professional opportunities you will receive from our team.Significant professional growth in an environment where personal development is a core tenet of the team’s cultureComplete package of rewarding programs, including competitive salaries and customized benefitsA flexible schedule once training is completed and you are proficient in our team’s processVibrant, start-up cultureAt PowerAdvocate, we celebrate differences and are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our workforce to provide opportunities for our employees, our clients and our business.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – F/M/D/VAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Effective November 15, 2021, and subject to applicable law, all prospective hires for this position will be required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, or qualify for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, as a condition of employment.

Hired candidates who do not demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will no longer meet the requirements for employment and their offers of employment will be immediately rescinded, in accordance with applicable law.