Data Analyst

at Premier Technology, Inc. in Blackfoot, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Primary Function:

Detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to support both sales operations and project management functions within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and maintaining data used for project tracking, sales reporting, forecasting, estimating, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will work with sales, project managers, operations, and leadership to ensure data accuracy, identify trends and red flags, and provide actionable insights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform front-end data analysis for sales and project management activities
• Develop, maintain, and improve sales tracking and project management templates
• Monitor project performance metrics, estimates at completion (EAC), budgets, schedules, and forecasting data
• Collect, organize, validate, and summarize data from multiple departments and systems
• Ensure all required project and sales data is complete, accurate, and submitted on time
• Coordinate with project managers, sales teams, production, quality, engineering, operations, and leadership to obtain missing or incomplete information
• Identify data discrepancies, trends, risks, and operational red flags and communicate findings to management
• Generate reports, dashboards, and visual summaries to support business decisions
• Maintain data integrity and support ongoing data management processes
• Analyze sales performance, project costs, productivity metrics, and operational KPIs
• Assist with process improvement initiatives related to reporting, tracking, and data collection
• Support management with forecasting, budgeting, and operational reporting needs
• Create and maintain documentation for reporting processes and data procedures
• Assist with implementation and optimization of tracking tools and reporting systems

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:  

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, project coordination, sales support, or manufacturing operations preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or other reporting and data visualization platforms preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, project tracking software, or manufacturing databases is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with teams
• Ability to identify trends, inconsistencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities
• Ability to handle confidential business and financial information

Preferred Skills

• Dashboard creation and reporting automation
• Forecasting, KPI tracking, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) reporting
• Manufacturing or project-based business experience

Other Qualifications: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time while working at a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet – typical of what is generally found in an office setting. The employee will occasionally find it necessary to enter a manufacturing environment. The manufacturing environment is typical of that type of setting – employees may be exposed to inclement weather, loud noises, tripping hazards; and there may be exposure to sparks, welding arc, open flame, and moving equipment. 

Benefit Options: 

Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account 

Employee Assistance Program

Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life

Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Other benefits:

4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Paid Holidays

Craft Development and Training Opportunities 

Tuition Assistance 

Employee and Dependent Scholarships

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.