Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

We have an exciting role open within Caterpillar as a Senior Data Specialist supporting Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP). This role will support the consolidated business resources team and will partner with the product group teams by optimizing and maintaining the main division data source, Axiom, while ensuring that data is accurate and available in a timely manner. Tasks will also include improving the ways in which the division uses data today including, but not limited to, improving Axiom processes (data importing and connections, reporting, etc), enhancing reporting capabilities with Power BI or other analytical tools, and combining data from many sources throughout the company to improve reporting and analysis capabilities for the internal team and its business partners.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the storage and enhancement of data within Axiom
• Establish best practices for data usage as OneStream continues deployment
• Develop reporting tools to be used by consolidations team and other business partners
• Provide input on strategic decisions as it relates data, reporting and division analysis
• Exhibit our culture by demonstrating desired behaviors, including but not limited to continuous improvement

What You Have:

• Value Realization: Knowledge of value realization methods; ability to plan, execute, monitor and manage business activities and resources to determine and achieve the actual value from a business initiative as estimated in an associated business case. 
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Agile Development: Knowledge of agile methodologies and the agile development lifecycle; ability to utilize formal agile methodologies, disciplines, practices and techniques for the delivery of new and enhanced applications.
• Cloud Computing: Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and services of cloud computing; ability to design, deploy and implement cloud computing solutions in various business environment.
• Database Design (Physical): Knowledge of database systems; ability to establish a data model for designing an organization's database that runs effectively and efficiently for better business outcome.
• ETL Process: Knowledge of the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) process; ability to develop a database through the ETL process.
• Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects: Knowledge of data, process and events; ability to use tools and techniques for analyzing and documenting logical relationships among data, processes or events.
• Data Analytics Processing and Transformation: Skilled in modern programming languages like Python/Spark in the data transformation context; Experience in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and spark applications.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• 3-5 years of professional experience with financial data and systems, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience
• Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be comfortable working in MS Office, and industry standard statistics, analytics, and data visualization packages.
• Experience mechanizing manual data collection processes using Snowflake to enhance indicative data to generate quicker and more granular insights. Tables/Process could be leveraged by the Forecasting and Financial Analysis Reporting groups.
• Initiative to research and apply new methods and digital technologies to exceed customer expectations.

Additional Info:

• The location for this position is Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

March 25, 2025 - April 7, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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