CandleScience

Data Analyst

CandleScience

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: DurhamNorth CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $99,000 per year

About the role

  • Generates recurring business reporting, KPI dashboards, and operational analytics workflows.
  • Maintains and improves SQL-based data models and transformations to ensure reliable reporting.
  • Manages analytics requests, reporting tools, and dashboard deliverables across departments.
  • Maintains data pipelines and integrations from multiple business systems into centralized data warehouses.
  • Facilitates meetings with stakeholders to gather, document and translate business needs into functional / technical requirements.
  • Audits queries and models to improve performance, reduce cost, and enhance efficiency.
  • Designs and implements data validation checks and tests to ensure accuracy of critical datasets.
  • Creates and maintains dashboards, views, and reporting tools for business stakeholders.
  • Prioritizes projects, communicates updates to stakeholders, and ensures timelines are met.
  • Conducts operational analysis, performance evaluations, and forecasting support to inform decision-making.
  • Advises stakeholders on data capture standards, reporting requirements, and structural improvements.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Product Development and Technology teams.
  • Assists with data preparation for forecasting models and advanced analytics initiatives.
  • Monitors industry trends and integrates feedback to maintain reporting relevance and effectiveness.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field and/or 2–5 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong SQL proficiency (2–4+ years writing SQL as a primary responsibility).
  • Experience working with relational databases such as Google BigQuery or PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with data transformation tools (e.g., dbt) and data integration tools (e.g., Fivetran or similar platforms).
  • Experience building dashboards and reporting in BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple reporting priorities and stakeholder requests in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with forecasting, statistical modeling, or operational performance analysis preferred.
  • Experience in e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, or supply chain environments preferred.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles.
  • Employer match for retirement contributions of up to 3% of annual earnings.
  • Liberal vacation policies.
  • Technology stipends.
  • Gym memberships.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Paid time off (Vacation & Sick).
  • Referral program.
  • 401(k).
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SQLdata modelingdata transformationdata validationoperational analysisforecastingstatistical modelingperformance evaluationdata integrationdashboard creation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementprioritizationcollaborationmeeting facilitationdocumentationtime management