What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at Sentry?
Delivering solutions to today’s problems means leveraging business acumen while carefully analyzing data to understand changes in the world around us. Our team of Data Analysts leverages knowledge of Sentry’s data systems and business processes to deliver data reporting solutions that meet business needs. To accomplish this, they develop data queries that will aid in the analysis of financial, policy and pricing trends. Sentry relies on our Data Analysts to provide insights into how business processes effect data and recommendations for data usage.
WHAT YOU'LL DOOur Data Analysts get to know business areas to fully understand their processes and their corresponding data needs and apply this knowledge when extracting and collating data to meet user requests. In addition, you’ll:
- Gather data from multiple internal sources in an efficient and effective way.
- Extract and integrate data from external sources to provide additional insights into business processes and results.
- Develop an understanding of business processes and how they impact the flow of data within internal systems.
- Maintain knowledge of the predictive analytics and insurance industries to ensure all the best output is provided.
- Work closely with team members to analyze reported results and determine if output meets expected outcomes.
- Assist with the maintenance and testing of data systems and investigate data quality problems.
- Collaborate with team members and IT to resolve data system issues.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience focusing on data analytics or similar major.
- 1 years of programming experience with SAS and/or SQL experience preferred.
- Organizational skills to coordinate, request and control data from numerous sources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including analytical and research ability.
- Demonstrated understanding of data systems and tools used for reporting.
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Work with purpose ensuring deadlines are met.
- Sentry does not offer employment in the position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
- To best support our associates and our culture, Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled work from home (Monday and Friday)/in office days (Tuesday through Thursday) after we begin to return to the office.
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
- Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
If you are interested in joining Sentry’s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.
ABOUT SENTRYIt is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALISTThank you for your interest in Sentry!
Kacie Akey
KACIE.AKEY@SENTRY.COM