Analyst III, BI Systems

Job Purpose

Develop reports for business users in Cognos and Power BI. Responsible for maintaining all application and database accounts in central identification system (CID) to ensure separated accounts are disabled.

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.

We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future.

Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.

Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers.

Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.

From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Key Job Elements

Key Job Elements :

• Supports Business Intelligence Software Systems including financial consolidation system and reporting systems;
• Performs data analysis on in-house systems ranging from financial to operational and HR related systems;
• Engages and interacts with business users to identify requirements and develop documents for the reporting needs of the business;
• engages with business users to troubleshoot and resolve reporting issues;
• Develops reports for financial analysis and management reporting; creates SQL-statement-based queries to facilitate data analysis;
• Diagnoses, documents and resolves software and reporting system issues identified by the business;
• Works with users to address ad-hoc data analysis requests; determines proper course of action; prioritizes tasks and responsibilities to properly manage workload;
• Troubleshoots data and BO application issues; fully analyzes impact and determines strategy for resolution; assists in implementation of solutions;
• Manages, maintains and administers servers and workstations utilizing BI and reporting software;
• Escalates top priority, production-critical issues to appropriate support staff;
• Makes recommendations of perceived solutions to potential problem areas and methods for improvement;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Database and reporting systems experience;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent organizational skills / attention to detail;
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills;
• Use of good judgement and good interpersonal communication skills;
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion;
• Ability to manage projects as assigned.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions :

• Strength Position typically involves work in a standard office environment;
• Motion Constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking;
• Vision / Hearing Requirements Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment Position is consistent with standard office environment;
• Emotional Demands High focus on communications and organizational skills. Requires ability to work with a team to accomplish mission success;
• Safety Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time / part-time and regular / temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
30+ days ago