Business Data Analyst

Position: Business Data Analyst

Department: Walton Personal Philanthropy Group

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Grant Operations

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas

Desired Start Date: May 2025

How To Apply

https://walton-enterprises.icims.com/jobs/2061/business-data-analyst/job

Walton Personal Philanthropy Group, a subsidiary of Walton Enterprises, seeks a data-driven, analytical, and results-oriented Business Data Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of large volumes of data from diverse sources, enabling informed and impactful business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and effective collaboration skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We believe every associate should have access to success. Creating an environment centered on trust, respect, and bringing people together is critical to this belief.

Our aspirations are as follows:

• Create an environment where we hire, retain, and bring to the table people with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints and lived experiences to create a more successful organization.
• Ensure fairness, equity, and access to success for all our associates.
• Create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, able to engage honestly.

About the Position

The Business Data Analyst will play a critical role in preparing reports and board presentations and in ensuring the ongoing accuracy and reliability of automated data inflow from multiple sources. This individual will work closely with the Senior Manager of Operations to develop customized reports and dashboards tailored to the needs of key stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Additionally, this team member will collaborate with a team of software engineers to validate, organize, and transform complex datasets into accessible and actionable data visualizations. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion. The ideal candidate shows a “can-do” attitude, thrives under pressure, and excels at managing a diverse range of tasks in a dynamic environment.

What you will do

The primary duties of the Business Data Analyst include the daily validation of large volumes of live data, ensuring accuracy and reliability by performing data quality checks to identify and resolve inconsistencies or anomalies. Additionally, the role involves transforming complex datasets into customized, comprehensive reports and collaborating closely with software engineers and other internal teams to develop robust and project-specific data solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

Data Validation and Integrity:

• Design and implement rigorous data validation processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of large datasets from multiple, disparate sources.
• Perform thorough data quality checks and identify inconsistencies or anomalies, addressing issues proactively to maintain data integrity.

Requirements Gathering and Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with business users to understand data needs and translate them into actionable technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for and align internal data structures and systems with our customized database's specific needs and requirements.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Optimize SQL queries, reports, and data pipelines to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Utilize reporting tools (e.g., SQL Server Reporting Services and PowerBI) to produce customized reports and analyses.

Business Intelligence Development:

• Contribute to the development and advancement of unique and innovative business intelligence capabilities tailored to support the organization’s unique projects.
• Support the design and maintenance of data warehouse solutions.

Strategic Insights:

• Analyze validated data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Present findings clearly, concisely, and impactfully to facilitate decision-making.

Who we are looking for.

Qualifications required for your success

• 5 years of full-time professional experience, preferably with exposure to general accounting practices and IT data solutions.
• 3 years of experience in data analysis, validation, or business intelligence roles
• Strong proficiency with various technology platforms, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiar with SQL, database management (e.g., SQL server databases), and data visualization tools (PowerBI, etc.)
• Experience validating large datasets from multiple sources, with an understanding of ETL processes and reporting tools like SSRS.
• Knowledgeable of business intelligence practices and data warehouse processes
• Knowledgeable in financial and accounting practices/procedures

Personal attributes that support your success

• Demonstrates a meticulous approach to data validation and ensures the accuracy and reliability of information.
• Possesses strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a sharp analytical mindset.
• Excels at managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines with precision and efficiency.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and a proven ability to maintain to handle highly confidential information with complete discretion.
• Highly resourceful team player with the capability to work cross-functionally while being equally effective when working independently.
• Shows initiative while maintaining the flexibility to adapt and the capacity to give and receive feedback graciously.
• Acts as a reliable advisor to key stakeholders and colleagues, demonstrating humility, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Relentlessly pursues excellence and continuous improvement, with a proven track record of enhancing processes, systems, and platforms to increase data accessibility and operational efficiency.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range : $105,000 - $125,000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan and paid time off.

About the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group

The Walton Personal Philanthropy Group (WPPG) provides services to the family of Sam and Helen Walton to support their individual philanthropic activities. These services for the family and their related entities include program and grant management, strategy consulting, and grant administration. WPPG is a part of Walton Enterprises, the family office of the Walton family.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.