Business Intelligence & Data Analyst

Sprague is growing, and we need your energy to make it happen! 

Sprague is passionate about delivering diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.

Our Culture

We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."

In addition to great coworkers, you’ll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day.  Employees start with three weeks (15 days) of paid vacation time per year! Sprague also provides tuition reimbursement for any employee that would like to further their education.  Do you like to get involved where you work?  Is giving back important to you? It’s important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year and provides opportunities for employees to support various charities throughout the year. In addition, Sprague offers paid volunteer time to allow employees to support charities which are meaningful to them. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

Plus, we have some great benefits!

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Working Policy
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

We want to hear from you!

Sprague is looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) & Data Analyst to join our team supporting the company-wide implementation of Data Management and Analytics. We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with excellent communication skills who thrives on challenges and is excited about the idea of working in a high-growth, fast-paced organization in the energy sector. The Business Intelligence & Data Analyst will collaborate with business unit leaders and subject matter experts across the company. Additionally, they will present project results, analytical findings, and actionable insights to the management team to receive feedback and inform strategic decisions.

This position will be based out of Sprague’s Portsmouth, NH office. (Some level of hybrid work can be considered). Local, New England area candidates preferred.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest and academic background in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, and Data Science with multidisciplinary skills across Business, Economics, Finance, and Statistical analysis.  Additionally, the ideal candidate should be eager to address data and industry related challenges to increase reporting quality and capability.

The successful candidate will develop and apply skills in business intelligence, data visualization, data modeling, and data management. They will also work on data process automation, data governance, and data solutions architecture, with on-premises and cloud environments. Additionally, the candidate will gain experience in other business and data analytics areas while supporting energy industry professionals and contributing to the goals of the Sprague Retail Energy business unit.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize BI reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support business decision-making.
• Assist in the creation of data models, metadata layers, data markets, and related catalogs. Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for BI solutions.
• Develop and manage data management scripts, code version controls, and catalogs.
• Identify and implement process improvements for data management and analytics.
• Support business requirements and data architecture solutions related to data and BI.
• Automate repetitive business processes using BI and data tools.
• Provide data-driven insights and communicate findings and insights through visualizations and reports.

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for a place to challenge yourself, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. We are looking for hardworking colleagues to join us and help us stay at the forefront of the energy industry, which is where we’ve been for the last 150 years.

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight, etc. Experience creating and maintaining dashboards, visualizations, and KPIs.
• Programming and development experience in Python, SQL, GitHub, etc.
• Strong drive to learn and develop a career in the energy sector. Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth.
• Familiarity with SQL and database management.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data management, data layers, and data schemas.
• Some knowledge of cloud BI and data analytics environments (AWS, Azure, etc.). Experience in developing data and business analytics in AWS is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to solve problems, conduct research as needed, and see projects through to fruition.
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in the energy industry, including energy sustainability and transition topics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality BI solutions.
• Adherence to high standards of ethics and respect for individuals and the work environment.              

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations know how important they are to our community. 

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer.  We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations. Click here for OFCCP compliance information