Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist (5588)

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist to join our growing analytics and reporting team. This role is ideal for an early career professional with strong learning aptitude, excellent listening and retention skills, and a proactive work ethic. You do not need deep development experience; instead, we are looking for someone eager to build skills in modern analytics tools and automation technologies while supporting the transition of our reporting ecosystem from BusinessObjects to the ARES environment.

• Serve as Tier 1 help desk support for team tools, solutions, and automations.
• Support process streamlining by identifying inefficiencies within Tier 1 workflows and building simple automations or enhancements.
• Contribute to team operational readiness, process improvement initiatives, and user support activities.
• Participate in testing activities for new analytics solutions and automations.
• Monitor and maintain Teams channel announcements, communications, and knowledge-sharing content.
• Assist with light reporting tasks, data validation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and developers to learn Power Apps, Power BI automation, and ARES platform capabilities.
• Provide organized, timely follow-up on assigned tasks, escalating questions or issues appropriately.
• Maintain clear, accurate notes and documentation to support repeatable processes.

Required Skills & Experience 

• Secret clearance
• Demonstrated capacity to learn rapidly and independently.
• Strong listening skills with excellent retention and follow-through.
• Conscientious, accountable, and reliable work habits.
• Ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight while knowing when to seek assistance.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer-service mindset, especially in Tier 1 support interactions.
• Proactive curiosity and interest in automation, efficiency, and modern data technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary analytics and development team.
• Attention to detail and an organized approach to problem-solving.
• Comfort operating in evolving technical environments and learning new platforms as they emerge.
• Willingness to contribute to documentation, playbooks, and team knowledge repositories.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a structured, high-visibility environment.
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for continuous professional development.

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Basic familiarity with Power BI, particularly automated workflows or refresh processes.
• Understanding of or interest in Power Apps or low/no-code automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments (e.g., Azure).
• Fundamental comfort with data visualization or structured problem-solving.