Controlled Substances Data Analyst

The Controlled Substances Data Analyst will be responsible for identifying and investigating suspicious orders to safeguard the company against fraudulent activities while ensuring compliance with DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) regulatory requirements. They will utilize their expertise in analytical skills and methodologies to conduct reviews of controlled substance orders. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as the analyst will handle multiple investigations in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, the individual will support business process and strategy activities by analyzing large data sets related to sales, finances, and business processes. Interaction with Legal, Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service will be essential to achieving project objectives.

• This position requires working onsite 3 days per week at our Lake Zurich, IL U.S. headquarters.
• Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (e.g., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Salary Range: $74,775, - $82,000
Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

• Manipulate and analyze data using various tools and techniques.
• Write intermediate Excel formulas and generate pivot tables.
• Perform data analysis and intermediate queries on multiple tables.
• Conduct regular data analysis on large data sets.
• Provide operational support including data integrity, quality assurance, monitoring, and reporting.
• Assist with reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Organize various projects, programs, and services involving diverse administrative operations.
• Execute Suspicious Order Monitoring (SOM) program activities, including analyzing orders, investigating, making recommendations, maintaining documentation, and reporting to regulatory authorities.
• Conduct customer due diligence activities, including account setup reviews, assessing questionnaires, and supporting cross-functional meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and maintain documentation in an inspection-ready state.
• Provide support for internal and external DEA audits.
• Act as a subject matter expert for SOM/Customer Due Diligence systems and provide training.
• Develop, revise, implement, and approve DEA procedures.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement DEA regulations.
• Facilitate cross-functional review of regulations or corporate policies.
• Communicate effectively within and outside the organization, including with regulatory inspectors and professional organizations.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in business administration, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
• 2 years of analytical experience with large data sets preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required; SAP strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of customer behavior analytics.
• Ability to analyze problems, determine root causes, generate alternatives, evaluate and implement solutions.
• Familiarity with data mining techniques and ability to detect and investigate suspicious transactions.
• Understanding of financial crime compliance processes.
• Experience in customer service and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of computer and database systems.