Data Analyst

Position Overview

Empire Solar is a fast-growing solar energy company that works with homeowners across all of New York State, helping them switch to clean, renewable energy while lowering their electricity costs.

We have been around since 2015 and have experienced rapid growth in the last few years — achieving over $50 million in sales last year alone.

We attribute this success to our integrity, drive, and most importantly, healthy work culture. We take great pride in very low turnover and truly invest in each employee's advancement and growth. Apply now to be part of a fun and hardworking team.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support our operations, sales, and installation teams. This role will play a critical part in evaluating performance, identifying trends, and driving smarter business decisions through data.

This is an ideal role for someone who is numbers-driven, naturally curious, and constantly looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Please only apply if you are currently living in the HUDSON VALLEY, NY AREA.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales contracts to ensure pricing accuracy, margin consistency, and identify discrepancies
• Review and interpret installation reports, tracking KPIs such as install time, cost efficiency, and crew performance
• Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies across datasets and translate them into actionable insights
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Google Sheets
• Forecast trends related to sales performance, installation timelines, and operational efficiency
• Compare and evaluate solar panel brands, including pricing, efficiency, performance metrics, and ROI
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and improve performance metrics
• Present findings clearly to leadership, including recommendations for improvement

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to identify trends and translate data into insights and forecasts
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills—ability to explain data to non-technical audiences
• Self-starter mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and optimization
• Comfortable working with large datasets and multiple data sources

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, business analytics, or operations analytics
• Experience in construction, solar, or home services industries (a plus)
• Familiarity with KPI tracking and performance reporting
• Basic understanding of financial metrics (margin, ROI, cost analysis)

Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person