Associate Data Analyst

Company Overview

The organization is helping universities and K-12 schools purchase the goods and services they need more efficiently through cooperative buying. By combining decades of experience with a modern, fast-moving approach, it supports member institutions in saving time, controlling costs, and channeling more resources toward education and research.

This role sits within the Operations team and contributes to analytics work that supports informed decisions across the business.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Your work will have a direct connection to the success of educational institutions across the country.
• The company emphasizes learning, teamwork, and ongoing professional development for every team member.
• It blends the stability of an established cooperative with the pace and innovation mindset of a startup.

Role Summary

The Associate Data Analyst is an early-career position in the Operations Department analytics team. In this role, you will assist with internal and external reporting, data preparation, basic analysis, and dashboard maintenance. Your work will support areas such as Sourcing, Member Engagement, Finance, and other teams, with close guidance from senior analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a range of analytics activities as business needs evolve, including internal operational analysis and member-facing reporting.
• Collect, organize, clean, and validate data from internal and external sources, including procurement and financial systems.
• Perform entry-level quantitative analysis such as descriptive statistics and trend spotting, then present findings through standard reports and charts.
• Assist with sourcing and procurement analytics work, including spend reviews, cost baselines, supplier usage reports, institutional pricing checks, and strategic spend analysis.
• Update predefined models, prepare data inputs, and help develop insights for senior analysts and business stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve dashboards and data products by refreshing data and making controlled enhancements using certified sources.
• Work with teams across Sourcing, Member Engagement, Finance, and other functions to understand their data needs and deliver accurate outputs.
• Carry out routine data quality checks and help manage documentation, data sources, and process improvements.
• Use and build skills in advanced Excel, SQL, Python, and related analytics tools, including basic automation or AI-assisted workflows where appropriate.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for data, analysis, and visualizations in a timely and organized manner.
• Take part in training, mentorship, and feedback sessions to strengthen technical and communication skills and prepare for advancement.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Operations/Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or Engineering, or an equivalent mix of education and experience, is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, reporting, business analytics, internships, full-time work, or substantial academic projects.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis features.
• Working familiarity with SQL and Python for querying, data manipulation, and basic analysis is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret data accurately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and explaining findings.
• A collaborative, feedback-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Eagerness to learn new tools and develop professionally.
• Exposure to data visualization or business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Power BI is preferred.
• Background in procurement, finance, or business operations data through study or experience is an advantage.

Travel

This position includes national travel to company-sponsored events, estimated at 5%.