Operations Data Analyst

Harvard Integrations LP Tea, South Dakota, United States Information Technology

About this position

Description:

The Data Analyst supports operational decision making through data discovery, visualization, dashboard maintenance, and automation. This role focuses on identifying trends and anomalies across ERP, SQL, and Excel data sources; creating intuitive visual representations of findings; and maintaining the company’s KPI reporting systems. The ideal candidate is proficient in Excel/VBA, SQL, and business process improvement, with the ability to work independently and develop clean, accurate, and reliable analytics.-making through data discovery, visualization, dashboard maintenance, and automation. 

  

  • Extract, clean, and analyze data from ERP systems, SQL databases, and Excel based sources.-based sources.
  • Identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
  • Produce clear, visually compelling graphics and reports that effectively communicate data patterns.
  • Maintain and enhance existing dashboard systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistent updates.
  • Develop new reporting tools, dashboards, and lookup utilities used across the organization.
  • Utilize advanced Excel and VBA to automate manual workflows and improve reporting efficiency.
  • Write SQL queries to gather, join, and optimize datasets for analysis.
  • Support and evolve business process improvement (BPI) initiatives through data-driven insights.
  • Develop and support Power BI tools to deliver actionable analytics and enhance business process improvement initiatives.
  • Update and manage HTML-based dashboard pages where needed.
  • Document processes, maintain version control, and provide troubleshooting support for users. 
Requirements:

Required

  • Advanced Excel capability, including formulas, Power Query, Pivot Tables, and VBA automation.
  • Average to advanced SQL experience (querying, joins, data preparation, optimization).
  • Strong analytical ability to detect patterns, outliers, and process inefficiencies.
  • Experience creating engaging data visualizations and trend summaries.
  • Working knowledge of HTML for dashboard updates and presentation.
  • Understanding of business process improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines. 
  • Strong communication skills, including documentation and cross-functional collaboration

Preferred

  • Additional scripting experience (VBA, HTML/CSS, Python, JavaScript).
  • Experience with APIs and data integration tools.
  • Familiarity with Power Automate or similar workflow automation tools.