Data Analyst

Location: Van Wert, OH; Dublin, OHWork Model: Hybrid Position type: Full time - salary     We’re a team of employees passionate about delivering best-in-class customer service and driving innovation in claims management. Integrity, relationships, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees fully utilize their talents and bring their best selves to work. We believe who you are is just as important as what you do! Join Central Insurance as a Data Analyst where you will play a pivotal role in transforming data into meaningful insights that drive business decisions and regulatory reporting. In this role, you will partner closely across IT, Finance, Actuarial, and Analytics teams to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and reliability while helping the organization meet critical reporting requirements and strategic goals. This is an opportunity for a curious, detail‑oriented professional who thrives on problem solving and continuous improvement. You will leverage advanced tools and analytical techniques to identify trends, surface insights, and influence data solutions, all while contributing to a culture that values data quality, collaboration, and innovation.  Key Responsibilities of the Role Prepare and submit regulatory reports accurately and on time Ensure adherence to & reinforcement of delivery best practices Actively engaged in the design and implementation of repeatable processes Champion data quality, integrity, and reliability throughout the department by designing and promoting best practices Partner with IT, data engineering, and other BI organizations to advance data & analytical capabilities throughout the enterprise Analyze and validate financial data; identify trends, discrepancies, and anomalies Track regulatory updates and adapt reporting processes accordingly Maintain documentation of processes and support internal/external audits Identify improvement opportunities in reporting systems and workflows Assume department responsibility as the Data Steward ensuring the fitness of data elements Collaborate regularly with IT, Analytics, Actuarial, Finance, and other Business units to ensure data is accurate Display critical thinking and evaluation when researching and responding to inquiries and referrals Develop and utilize BI solutions effectively (reports, analytics, data pulls, insights, etc.)  Meet with stakeholders to understand needs and provide insights that help meet profit, growth, and expense goals Guide & influence strategic data solutions Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 2 years of related experience Or 4 years of related experience   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Previous regulatory reporting or insurance experience Working knowledge of Azure DevOps or other code repositories Experience with object-oriented programming languages, such as Python Advanced Alteryx expertise Advanced SQL expertise Data Modeling experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to set priorities and plans to meet business goals and objectives Ability to shift & balance strategic, high-level thinking with attention to detail Ability to lead, motivate & influence without having formal authority Ability to act as a thought leader with a focus on innovative & high-quality solutions Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with internal /external customers Ability to understand, design & implement end-to-end BI workflows Strong organizational, planning & problem-solving skills Strong communication & interpersonal skills Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes Total Rewards Central establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives. Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, and long-term financial security. For more information, see Central Insurance Benefits