The Waldinger Corporation is seeking a highly analytical and curious Data Analyst to join our growing Data Platforms team. Reporting to the Manager of Data Platforms, this role will help transform our data capabilities from traditional reporting toward forward-looking insights. You will work closely with business stakeholders, analytics engineers, and other IT team members to dive deep into operational data, uncover drivers of performance, and develop data products that inform strategic decisions and drive measurable value. Responsibilities * Deep-Dive Analysis: Explore complex datasets using SQL and Python to identify trends, anomalies, and drivers of business performance. * Business Insight Generation: Collaborate with business users to understand key questions, then deliver actionable insights through visualizations, narrative storytelling, and statistical analysis. * Forecasting & Predictive Modeling: Build and maintain forecasting models and apply machine learning techniques where appropriate to guide business decisions. * Data Exploration: Proactively look for patterns and opportunities in the data that aren't being asked about yet, helping the business discover untapped value. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across operations, finance, construction, and services to understand their goals and align analytics efforts accordingly. * Tool Development: Contribute to the creation of analytical tools, dashboards, and notebooks that make insights more accessible to stakeholders. * Elevate Data Maturity: Help evolve our data organization beyond "what happened" to "why it happened" and "what should we do next." * Documentation & Communication: Clearly document methodologies, assumptions, and findings. Present results to technical and non-technical audiences. Reporting Relationship * This position is part of the Information Technology organization. * The Data Analyst reports to the Manager of Data Platforms. We Offer: * Paid holidays * Health, dental and vision insurance * Growth potential with a stable company * Paid vacation * Wellness reimbursement program * 401k with company match and profit-sharing * Continuing education and advancement opportunities * Tuition reimbursement * Term, AD&D and Dependent Life insurances * Prepaid Legal The Waldinger Corporation is a full-service mechanical, electrical, sheet metal and service contractor operating under a people-first approach. The Waldinger Corporation has branches throughout the Midwest United States and has built a reputation of success since 1906. The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets. The Waldinger Corporation participates in E-Verify. * Strong proficiency in SQL and Python/R for data analysis. * Experience working with large datasets and relational databases. * Demonstrated ability to conduct independent analysis and clearly communicate findings. * Excellent problem-solving skills and a deep sense of curiosity. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor insights to different audiences. Preferred: * Experience with forecasting models, machine learning, or time series analysis. * Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Jupyter Notebooks. * Experience in a construction, services, or field-based operations environment. * Knowledge of statistical modeling, regression techniques, or clustering algorithms. * Passion for helping organizations become more data-driven through education, enablement, and innovation. Key Competencies * Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into strategic advantage. * Action-oriented, self-starter with a passion for solving real-world business problems. * Willingness to learn, iterate quickly, and challenge the status quo with data.