Summary/Objective

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data and Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team. This role will manage data collection, business analysis, data visualization, and data governance to support strategic decision-making. The analyst will work closely with business teams to extract insights and create automated reporting. Additionally, the analyst will lead data governance initiatives to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with company policies.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Data Analysis & Business Analysis
• Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple internal and external data sources.
• Perform analysis by identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges within datasets to support business decisions.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify key insights and actionable recommendations.
• Assist the CFO and Operations teams with the development and tracking performance metrics and dashboards.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data-informed insights.

2. Data Visualization & Reporting
• Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI.
• Assist with the development and automation of business reports, ensuring data is presented clearly and effectively.
• Design data stories and presentations to communicate findings in a compelling manner.
• Assist in improving reporting efficiency by automating manual processes.

3. Data Governance & Quality Management
• Lead data governance initiatives, including data quality assessment, metadata management, and documentation of data sources.
• Support the implementation of data classification and standardization practices.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify inconsistencies and gaps in data and collaborate with teams to resolve them.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills.
• Basic understanding of business analysis methodologies and KPI tracking.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to translate data findings into business insights.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-directed and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

This position is a full-time, exempt position. APS offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a 403(b)-retirement plan; holidays, generous annual and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; flexible spending; and life and short-and long-term disability insurance. Where will you work? We are a remote-first organization. We do have office space and there will be times when an in-person division meeting or staff meeting will be held at the office. Some staff work in the office 2 – 3 times per week, others come in once a month. The key is to identify with supervisors what works best for staff to produce the best outcomes. The APS office is based in Rockville, MD (Washington DC metro area) and preference will be given to candidates from this area.

To Apply

All qualified applicants must send a cover letter, including salary requirements and a resume to: resume@physiology.org.

To learn more about APS, please visit: https://www.physiology.org

To learn more about APS Publications, please visit: https://journals.physiology.org

APS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in data science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business Strategy or a related field.
• One to five years of experience working in data analysis or business intelligence roles.
• Proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R for data analysis.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools. Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau strongly preferred.
• Experience or interest in data governance, data management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with data manipulation and working with large datasets is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure SQL Databases, and DAX queries. Microsoft Fabric experience a plus.

About American Physiological Society

Founded in 1887, the American Physiological Society is a global leader in expanding knowledge related to biological function. We connect a multidisciplinary community of nearly 8,000 scientists and educators from around the world, driving collaboration and spotlighting scientific discoveries in physiology and related disciplines. Our members are advancing treatments and cures for everything from cancer and heart disease to obesity and addiction. They are also deepening our insight into living organisms, helping us to better understand how things like climate change are affecting the world around us. Today, physiology could not be more important. In fact, physiology is essential to answering virtually every critical question facing us in our understanding of life, health and disease. APS is a welcoming and inclusive team of highly skilled, results-oriented professionals, driven to produce excellence for our community and the discipline of physiology. We celebrate and support each other, seek out opportunities to innovate, learn and develop, and prioritize the good of the whole Our Staff Values We are Inclusive: We are a diverse community committed to creating a safe en...vironment where individuals are accepted and respected. We recognize each other’s achievements, progress and growth. We celebrate milestones, both professional and personal, with gratitude…and cake! We are Innovators: We are trailblazers and creative thinkers who develop novel and better ways of doing things, whether large or small. We actively identify trends and adapt those insights to our own environment. We are unafraid to ask questions and challenge assumptions. We seek out other innovators and visionaries to provide inspiration and expand our thinking. We are Agile: We adapt quickly and strive for constant improvement. We adapt our plans and change outdated processes when they no longer serve the Society’s best interests. We are Courageous: We are confident and fearless in the pursuit of excellence, driven by personal and shared passion and self-motivation. We are willing to take well-informed risks, make mistakes, and learn from them. We openly and respectfully share our ideas, express our opinions and own our actions. We are Determined: Our tenacity guides us collectively in our quest to produce excellent results. We are resilient and accomplish our goals, even in the face of temporary setbacks. We are Learners: We are inquisitive and continuously assess our personal and organizational performance. We take ownership of our own professional development and bring fresh ideas back to the organization. APS consists of 54 staff members and offers amazing benefit coverages, some of which include: •Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely. •We offer a comprehensive and competitive health and welfare benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, holidays, employer-paid Long-Term Disability, employer-paid life insurance, vacation time, sick time, bereavement leave.

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