Associate Data Analyst

Overview

Alliant has developed an enviable reputation for innovative, data-driven solutions that optimize profitability in marketing campaigns. At the core of these accomplishments is a strong team with a passion for analytic innovation. To strengthen our Data analytics and Engineering teams and increase the pace of revenue growth, Alliant is always on the lookout for great talent in data analysis and engineering.

Alliant is looking for an entry level data analyst to join its Data Analytics and Engineering team. The Associate Data Analyst will be responsible for data processing, data analysis and data engineering. The ideal candidate will have some programming experience (in any language), as well as an aptitude and appetite to learn SAS. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to choose a data science/predictive modeling or a programmer/analyst career development track. This position reports to the Director of Data Analytics and Engineering.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Move client files to analytic disks, confirm quantities, and provide summary of data assets
• Import, examine, clean and transform data for model development and analysis using SAS
• Execute existing and develop new programs to generate model development samples to meet the business requirements of direct and digital marketers
• Conduct thorough quality assurance for model development samples, ensuring reliability and accuracy
• Diagnose and solve problems with data, layouts, and dictionaries
• Understand Alliant's statistical models as they relate to the company's production scoring system
• Maintain and update model production schedule to assure adequate and precise timing of samples to Data Scientists

Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Math, Computer Science, Data Science or a related discipline preferred
• Must have an aptitude for programming and analysis. Training will be provided in SAS programming.
• Exposure to Python, R or SAS preferred
• Knowledge of Linux, Hadoop and SQL a plus
• Coursework in computer programming, predictive modeling, machine learning, and related disciplines preferred.
• Experience with linear algebra, statistical methods like linear regression, and predictive modeling
• Must be familiar with MS Excel and have well developed and organized work habits
• Must have strong quantitative skills and extensive attention to detail with the ability to investigate raw data
• Proficiency in technical data handling, e.g. writing SQL or Python scripts to manipulate data for 2 years
• Ability to clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to derive actionable insights.
• Must be flexible, adaptive, inquisitive and possess a keen understanding of technology
• Strong oral and written communication skills and convey complex data in a simple, actionable way
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. This isn't just about data-it's about delivering insights to our clients
• Must have a strong interest in, or a working knowledge of, audience selection techniques for direct mail and digital marketing

The base salary for this role is between $60,0000 and $75,000 plus a corporate bonus. Alliant considers a number of factors when determining compensation, including, but not limited to, education, years of experience, levels of experience, competency levels and other relevant skills and qualifications.

This role requires working on-site in our headquarter office in northern Westchester County, New York. to foster close collaboration and team interaction.

Alliant Overview:

Alliant is a leading independent data company trusted by thousands of brands and agencies to bring a human element to modern data solutions. The Alliant DataHub — built on billions of consumer transactions, an expansive identity map, advanced data science and high-performance technology — enables marketers to execute omnichannel campaigns with responsive consumers at the center. Data security and privacy have been core values since day one, and Alliant’s continually validate our people, processes, and data through meaningful certifications such as SOC2, IAB Tech Lab Data Transparency, NQI certification from Neutronian, and quarterly quality scoring with Truthset. For more information, visit: alliantdata.com.

Alliant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.