Data Analyst I

Join our team as a Data Analyst and help turn data into a strategic advantage. We're looking for a curious, detail-oriented professional who enjoys uncovering insights, solving complex problems, and partnering with business leaders to drive informed decision-making. In this role, you'll transform data from multiple sources into powerful analytics solutions, develop intuitive dashboards and visualizations, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure data is accurate, accessible, and impactful. If you have experience with SQL, Power BI, Databricks, and Azure data technologies and enjoy translating complex findings into actionable business recommendations, we'd love to hear from you. Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks. Responsibilities: Gather, clean and transform data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and quality. Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate data findings effectively. Interpret results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to more general statistical analysis. Work with data architects, engineers and other analysts to translate data and business rules into enterprise data models that can be used for a wide range of reporting and analytics. Act as the primary point of contact and data expert for a section of business to identify how data is being used, help identify new changing data needs, and identify opportunities for improvement. Educate and mentor business users on performing self-service analytics, visualizations, and reporting. Maintain the data-related education resources, such as training material, procedures, data catalog, and data glossary. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analysis, visualization, and reporting. What we need: Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field. Minimum of one year of related experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, or a similar analytical role. Ability to connect to, extract, transform, and prepare data from multiple sources for analysis and visualization. Understanding of data visualization best practices and the ability to communicate insights through effective reports, dashboards, and visual storytelling. Experience with SQL, Power BI, Databricks, and Azure Data Platform tools preferred. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy, consistency, and integrity. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. What we offer: Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $29.25. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship. Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday-Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office each week. Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be expected to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members. Respect for personal time : We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well. Professional growth : Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry. Great culture : We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities. A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River. On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883. A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season. Exceptional benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include: Company-paid retirement plan Matching 401(k) plan Employee Impact Bonus Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums. Group term life insurance. Long-term and short-term disability. Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.