Job Summary

The IT Data Analyst reports to the IT Data Management Analytics Manager. Primary responsibility will be to develop data visualizations and analysis in accordance with MAA data management principles. Aligns to and functions as a business partner to one or more departments to prioritize department initiatives and work to develop solutions that support the department initiatives to meet MAA business objectives. Assists assigned department(s) in realizing business goals by leveraging specific data pipelines and associated technologies.

The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA's Core Values. Those values include:

• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual

• Communicating openly and with integrity

• Embracing opportunities

• Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops integrated operational reports, analytic models and visualizations sourced from centralized data stores or warehouse. Shapes data available for dashboards to identify solutions and support business cases and storytelling.

• Develops systemic operational reports in source systems by using native system reporting functionality.

• Promotes and facilitates the integrity and availability of applied analytics.Ensures data available for department analytic requests.

• Captures, documents, and executes business analysis requirements to accurately measure business performance.

• Influences strategic and tactical execution of business and departments with data analysis.

• Leverages analytics to identify business and department opportunities (e.g., optimize spending, reduce operating expenses).

• Formats data visualizations and presentations which adhere to data management standards and communicate compelling data stories.

• Work with business partners to promote understanding and utilization of data driven business analysis.

• Develops, promotes and supports mature analytic capabilities in a business context to include predictive, prescriptive, and cognitive analytic capabilities over time.

• Assists with ad hoc reporting and data analysis projects as needed.

• Monitors technology trends and maintains professional and technical competencies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, marketing, or related field required

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a business intelligence or data analysis role required

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be acceptable

• Experience developing analytic data models and visualizations in a business context required

• Data source administration and optimization experience for data driven analysis required

• Configuration experience with web analytic platforms required

Preferred Qualifications

• Power BI experience preferred

• SQL Server Analytics Services (SSAS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) preferred

• Experience managing website configuration to support marketing campaign initiatives (i.e. Google tagging & pixels).

• Advanced experience with Google Analytics or GA 360

• Experience working with Sitecore Analytics, Sitecore XDB, and CrownPeak or similar Adobe software.

• Experience working in Adobe Experience Cloud (or similar software) managing personalization campaigns & testing

• Previous experience within the real estate industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Data analytic and visualization development skills in a Microsoft environment (PowerBI, SQL Server DataBase, SQL Server Analytic Services, and Azure)

• Data source management knowledge and skills that elevates digital personalization capabilities without compromising consumer privacy

• Expertise with analytic constructs customer journey mapping, competitive analysis, and demographics

• Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing, including with non-technical audiences

• Skill in applying critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving methods

• Skill in attending to detail and data accuracy validation

• Skill in managing projects, organizing, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

• Technical proficiency and transferable skills with applications to quickly learn, adopt and use data analytic tools for specific business functions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), SQL, SRSS

MAA recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package* including, but not limited to, the following:

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

* Life and Disability Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Adoption Reimbursement

* Apartment Discount

* Opportunities for promotion and internal career advancement

*Eligibility for benefit plans and programs vary based on hours worked and length of employment.

We are committed to providing service excellence and value to those who depend on us at MAA. Our people-first approach has been transforming properties into communities and apartments into homes for over 25 years. As the largest owner-operator of multifamily apartments in the United States - we are established leaders in the real estate space - bringing tremendous opportunities to those looking to build their careers. We invite you to explore our Brighter View and find your place at MAA!

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