Sr Data Analyst, Procurement

Requisition ID: 179894

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Data Services

Department: Data Services

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Senior Procurement Analyst will report directly to the Procurement Data Domain Manager within Kiewit Data Services (KDS). It is a high-impact, hands-on technical role designed for a driven professional who can deliver sophisticated analytical solutions today and grow into strategic data leadership. This person will work directly with business stakeholders to understand challenges, build best-in-class analytical solutions, and translate complex data into actionable business insights. This role will directly impact profitability of Kiewit through the reduction of risk and improvement of efficiency within our procurement organization.

This is not a traditional analytics role. We are looking for someone with a strong engineering or business foundation who came into data analytics through experience. Someone who thinks in systems, understands how businesses operate, and brings the technical depth to build real solutions independently. The ideal candidate will be technically exceptional, intellectually curious, and hungry to grow.

District Overview

Kiewit Data Services’ mission is to make Kiewit the premier data-driven company in our industry. Our districts rely on us to deliver the correct data of the right quality, with the right level of analysis, and to make it available to them at the right time. We are a cross-functional organization with employees who have expertise in data, technology, support and operations. Our core functions are data Quality, Governance, Enablement, Analytics and Data Science.

At Kiewit, we design and build the critical infrastructure that powers communities and drives progress across North America. As part of our commitment to innovation and data-driven excellence, the Procurement data domain plays a critical role in shaping the tools and insights that fuel improved procurement decisions. We are looking for a Senior Procurement Analyst to join our data team to shape and support the delivery and success of our projects.

Location

This is a full time in office role located in Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

Analytical Solution Delivery:

Deliver high-quality analytical solutions that create measurable business value
Apply AI and automation to deliver outsized results from solid core capabilities
Partner with business stakeholders to understand challenges and translate into solutions
Develop a deep understanding of the data sources and applications used to collect them

Data Modeling, Engineering, and Analysis:

You will work with data that is often unstructured, inconsistent, or spread across disparate systems. You are expected to be highly self-sufficient in sourcing, cleaning, and restructuring data, and to go beyond reporting to generate strategic recommendations.

Write complex SQL (MS SQL Server, Snowflake) and Python
Formulate and test hypotheses with limited direction
Investigate and resolve data discrepancies
Clearly articulate the business impact of analytical findings

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

You will serve as a trusted analytical partner to business stakeholders across the organization. This requires the ability to guide requirement conversations, translate technical complexity into plain language, and build strong working relationships that drive adoption and long-term impact.

Lead requirement-gathering conversations with stakeholders, asking insightful questions to understand business context
Communicate findings and designs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Train stakeholders on tools and decision-support products; collect feedback for iteration
Balance exceptional customer service with effective stakeholder management

Strategic Growth and Leadership Readiness:

This role is designed to grow into strategic data leadership. You will be expected to demonstrate initiative, think beyond your immediate assignments, and actively develop the capabilities that will define your next role - owning a procurement subdomain, shaping roadmaps, and leading a team.

Participate in roadmap discussions; contribute ideas for prioritization and data strategy
Identify high-value problems proactively and pursue them without being told
Mentor and contribute to a culture of curiosity, rigor, and continuous improvement
Develop deep functional knowledge of your assigned domain

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics, or a related field

Preferred: Candidates with an engineering or strong business background who have built analytics expertise through hands-on experience. A data analytics degree is not required, we value diverse paths into the field and believe the best analysts often come from disciplines that taught them how to think, not just how to query.

5+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to deliver analytical solutions independently with limited direction
Proven track record of working effectively with business stakeholders and translating their needs into technical solutions
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to amplify analytical output and accelerate delivery
Strong business acumen and a genuine desire to add measurable business value
Intellectual curiosity and a drive to solve problems independently
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong critical thinking, comfort with ambiguity, and demonstrated potential for strategic leadership. #LI-AK1

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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