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Job title: Senior Data Analyst
Location: Jersey City, New York or Dordrecht (Hybrid Working)
Closing Date: February 8th 2024
The Senior Data Analyst supports the editorial and publishing needs of over 3000 journals in the Springer Nature Journals group by acquiring and analysing data and extracting key insights to report to stakeholders at all levels. Reporting will monitor our performance against KPIs and ensure we use data driven decisions to provide a best-in-class service for our authors, editors, and reviewers.
We are now looking for a Senior Data Analyst to provide invaluable insight to parts of the process where we are operating well (or under-performing) so we know where to focus our efforts. You will have a particular focus on goals that pertain to researcher service and operational efficiency but may need to focus on specific strategic projects that fall outside of this as required.
You will possess strong statistical, and problem-solving skills. You will be an expert in collecting, organising, and analysing data.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and documentation of automated reports/dashboards to help address reporting challenges and meet the information needs of stakeholders
Proactively extract, clean data on SN journals from eJP, Editorial Manager and SNAPP and audit data quality
Analyze data using statistical techniques; identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Examine data sets to discover and organize meaningful insight to benefit the performance of the SN Journals Group, supporting monitoring and achievement of KPIs
Create graphs and visualizations to ensure effective communication of necessary data
Provide meaningful insights to stakeholders to describe the data and identify trends when producing reports
Work with stakeholders in the editorial and publishing departments to identify and prioritize business needs
Work with other departments (Publishing, Finance, Market Intelligence, etc.) to support alignment of data and company initiatives where required
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Leads, innovates and delivers solutions at a project level
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
Work proactively and independently with stakeholders, partners, and other analysts to own and executedata analytics projects that blend technical and customer needs
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead other analysts, functional teams or projects
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Core experience, skills, and qualifications:
University degree with a strong analytical/quantitative background or equivalent experience(e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Physics, Computer Science etc.)
Strong knowledge and experience with Excel for data analysis
Strong working knowledge of SQL
Experience with analytics data products (e.g. Google suite: Looker Studio, Looker, Big Query)
Demonstrable experience of using data insights and analytics to add tangible value in academic or work environments
A passion for working with large datasets
Excellent analytical problem-solving capabilities
Well organized and accurate with good time management
Excellent data representation and report writing skills, and a keen eye for detail
Desirable experience, skills and qualifications
Other technical languages (Python, R or solution specific language)
Statistics, data science or coding experience is beneficial
Publishing industry experience is preferred
Mentorships and experience in coaching analysts in junior roles
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Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:
* Medical, Dental and Vision
* 401(k) with company match and contribution
* Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
* Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
* Multiple Life insurance options
* Disability coverage
* Tuition Assistance
* Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
* An array of Employee Social Networks
US Annualized Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
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