Data and Insights Analyst - San Jose, CA

About the Company: · GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helpin ...

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About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20+ municipalities, process materials from 50+ jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 14 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high, and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels.

Position Summary:

The Data & Insights Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets to provide actionable business insights. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to understand information needs, develop reporting solutions, and support strategic and operational decision‑making. The analyst will design dashboards, identify performance trends, evaluate business processes, and deliver clear recommendations that help drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall organizational growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to communicate findings in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain data infrastructure pipelines from key operational and financial sources to enterprise data warehouse (Snowflake)
• Develop robust models that connect operational metrics to financial outcomes, enabling enhanced visibility and rapid decision making
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of data policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
• Create and maintain effective dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide stakeholders with actionable insights
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data by auditing, debugging, and resolving data quality issues
• Identify areas for improved efficiency and performance through automation and streamlining of existing processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Robust knowledge and proficiency of SQL and DAX for data manipulation and modeling, particularly with PowerBI
• Effective visualization skills, with experience creating interactive dashboards and reports to drive meaningful insights
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate documentation of data policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency
• Strong critical‑thinking skills to identify trends, evaluate performance, and develop recommendations that support strategic and operational goals.
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings in a concise and compelling manner to stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong partnership skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in analytics/data engineering related roles
• Experience in industrial sector such as waste management, logistics or manufacturing highly preferred

Language Skill:

• Proficient in English is required. Ability to communicate in Spanish is considered beneficial.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk in an office environment for 6-10 hours a day.
• Occasional travel to different facilities in California.

Work Environment:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday, in corporate office or in field. On occasion, work requires exposure to all outdoor weather conditions and must be able to tolerate odors and dust associated with all construction activities and facility operations.

Compensation and Benefits

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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, and/or local laws.

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GreenWaste Core Values

Integrity

Do what's right for each other and our communities.

Teamwork

Work together to help our communities thrive.

Creativity

Experiment and try something new, big or small.

Innovation

Champion ideas that drive sustainability every day.