Data Analyst – Finance

Mortenson

Data Analyst responsible for analyzing enterprise data to develop insights for operational decision making at Mortenson. Driving improved business performance through actionable analytics.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,900 - $109,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand the assigned business challenge and develop a plan to identify, obtain, and analyze the necessary data to drive improved business performance
Analyze internal enterprise data, coupling statistical methods and data science to translate Mortenson’s core data into actionable business insights and predictive models from a variety of data sources
Ability to analyze business issues using a variety of tools and approaches, and effectively explain findings to diverse audiences
Develop, analyze, and model operational, economic, management, and other organizational data
Quantify the competitive performance of business segments
Evaluate potential operational changes
Design new approaches and methodologies
Review program data consistently to provide corrective action when necessary based on information collected and current trends to maximize business performance
Take complex statistical output and translate it to actionable insights for business leaders
Driven by professional values that exemplify Mortenson’s values of teamwork, responsibility, safety, service and stewardship
All other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum three years of related experience
Knowledge and experience with standard programming language such as SQL Server, Python, or R
Experience with analytics and visualization tools, including those noted earlier plus Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint and Power BI
Strong ability to concisely present and explain complex information and findings
Highly analytical, displaying an innate curiosity to understand and communicate the context for what we do and why we do it
Shown ability to comprehend business and industry concepts
Strong, self-motivated work ethic, willing to roll their sleeves up to show __and__ tell, as needed
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Experience and shown ability using statistical analysis software/tools such as SAS, Python, or R, and an advanced competency in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisstatistical methodspredictive modelingSQL ServerPythonRstatistical analysis softwareMicrosoft Exceldata visualizationanalytics

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscuriosityself-motivated work ethicteamworkresponsibilityservicestewardshipproblem-solving