Senior IT Data Analyst

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets.U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 27 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.The Sr IT Data Analyst serves as the team dedicated specialist in the collection, integration, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data analytics. The role is in charge of gaining an understanding of business models, analyzing involved data structures, and developing data visualizations to provide business insights and support decision making based on data capabilities. The candidate will have a combination of business savvy, technical talent, and soft skills. This position will divide attention approximately 40% to projects, 40% to production support, and 20% to continuous improvement!Essential Job Functions:Able to mentor junior team members and contractorsPartner with business customers to understand objectives and maintain alignment on measurement and reporting strategiesDocument, and conduct analyses of business requirements and objectivesUse statistical and quantitative analysis of data as well as explanatory and predictive modelingMaintain familiarity and understanding of the underlying data structures of key information systems relevant to data intelligence objectivesConduct data exploration and analysis to explore opportunities and provide practical application recommendationsDevelop, evaluate, and refine analytic models to address business needsDevelop operational reports, dashboards, analytic models, and data visualizationsPromote and support the advancement of Business Intelligence abilities among peers and the business comProvide direct hands-on training, support, and assistance to end-users of business intelligence solutionsLead all aspects of data intelligence trends and proactively maintain professional proficienciesRequired Education, Experience, and Skills:Five or more years of pertinent professional experienceBachelors' Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or closely related field of studyStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal qualitiesComfortable presenting with all levels of business managementAble to converse fluently in both technical detail and non-technical / business termsAdept at conveying technical concepts effectively to a non-technical audienceAdept at understanding business processes and objectives to develop relevant data intelligence solutionsProficiency in administration and use of ETL tools for data integration - ETLWorks product experience is a plusUpdated proficiency in data analytic and visualization tools - Microsoft PowerBI strongly preferredExposure to various enterprise data systems and platforms including JD Edwards, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and other structured and unstructured data sources both on-premise and cloud-based.Shown ability to synthesize raw data into business insightsExpertise in SQL, firm foundation in statistical conceptsExcellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilityU.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature, and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.

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