Compensation: $65,000–$75,000
Position Summary:
Tidal Wave Auto Spa is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst to support reporting, data analysis, and business intelligence initiatives. This role helps maintain accurate data, develop reports, and provide useful insights to business stakeholders. The ideal candidate has foundational analytical skills and a strong willingness to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating dashboards and recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Analyze operational, financial, sales, and customer data to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks; investigate missing, duplicate, or inconsistent records and escalate findings.
- Write and modify basic to intermediate SQL queries to retrieve and summarize data.
- Support Power BI report development, enhancements, testing, and validation.
- Work with structured datasets and gain exposure to data warehouses and ETL/ELT processes.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to clarify reporting needs and communicate findings.
- Maintain documentation of reports, business definitions, validation steps, and procedures.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, academic work, and personal projects are welcome.
Experience:
- Experience with financial, operational, sales, or customer datasets.
- Experience in a multi-location, retail, or service-based organization.
- Basic familiarity with data visualization and reporting concepts.
- Familiarity with Snowflake or another cloud data warehouse.
- Basic understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes.
Technical Skills:
- Foundational SQL knowledge, including SELECT, JOIN, filtering, and aggregation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
- Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
- Exposure to Python for analysis or automation.
Soft Skills:
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, collaborate, and learn new technologies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present data and insights to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Core Competencies:
- Analytical thinking and attention to data accuracy.
- Technical curiosity and willingness to build SQL and Power BI skills.
- Clear communication with technical and nontechnical partners.
- Collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and follow-through.
Additional Requirements:
- Can pass a drug test and criminal background check.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- This position may occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings or weekends, to support business needs, urgent matters, deadlines, or time sensitive projects
- This role may also require occasional driving for company business using a company, rental, or personal vehicle. A valid driver’s license and compliance with company driving standards are required.
As a Tidal Wave Auto Spa Team Member, you will enjoy our Benefits Program to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- PTO is based on the company’s PTO policy.
- Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage subject to 30 day waiting period.
- Eligibility for 401(K), subject to plan terms.
- Eligibility for benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accidental, subject to 30 day waiting period.
- Company-paid holidays.
**Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of Tidal Wave Auto Spa provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. Tidal Wave Auto Spa hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
About Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Tidal Wave Auto Spa is one of the fastest-growing car wash companies in the country and a recognized leader in the industry. Our journey began in 2004 in the small town of Thomaston, Georgia, where our headquarters remains today. Since then, Tidal Wave has grown into a national brand with more than 300 locations across 30 states, delivering fast, high-quality car care through innovative technology and exceptional guest service.
Our success is driven by our people. We believe great locations are built by great leaders, which is why we empower our teams to take ownership, serve their communities, deliver results, and create an environment where both employees and guests can thrive.
As Tidal Wave continues to grow, we are looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to grow with us. Our goal is to redefine the car wash industry through innovation, operational excellence, outstanding service, and an unwavering commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.
Recognized as one of the leading conveyor car wash companies in the country and named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies, Tidal Wave continues to build on a strong foundation of growth, leadership, and community involvement. Through our charitable efforts, we have also contributed millions of dollars to organizations and causes in the communities we call home.
Join the wave and build your future with Tidal Wave Auto Spa.
