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Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Data Analyst - Facilities and Operations Division 

About the Role 

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our Facilities and Operations Division. You will transform complex data into actionable insights through Tableau visualizations and Excel analytics. This entry to mid-level position requires experience with varied data sources and strong problem-solving skills, as you will play a critical role in supporting members of the organization from financial analysts up to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Real estate analytics experience is a plus but not required. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop, maintain, and upgrade Tableau dashboards focused on work orders, asset reporting, and project tracking 
• Design and optimize complex SQL queries to extract actionable insights from multiple databases 
• Extract and prepare data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) SQL Server and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) BigQuery environments to support financial analysis 
• Establish and maintain Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes to standardize data 
• Build data pipelines for solar installation projects, including Application Programming Interface (API) integrations with various external data sources 
• Serve as the main contact for ad hoc analytical requests from senior leadership 
• Analyze data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for operational improvement 
• Maintain clear documentation of data sources, processes, and transformations 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Tableau expertise for creating effective visualizations and dashboards 
• Strong SQL skills, including complex query writing and data manipulation 
• Proficiency with Excel, including advanced features, Power Query, Power Pivot 
• Familiarity with Systems, Applications, & Products (SAP) for reporting and data extraction  
• Demonstrated experience in developing ETL processes and data pipelines 
• Python programming skills for data analysis and automation tasks 
• Ability to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) models to expedite development processes when necessary 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle inconsistent or incomplete data 
• 2-5 years of experience in data analysis or related roles 
• Strong analytical thinking and excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as in support of team members 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with GCP, particularly BigQuery 
• Background in real estate analytics or asset management 
• Experience with API integrations for data collection 
• Familiarity with similar operational tracking systems in facilities management 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.