Senior Data Specialist

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Employ data analytics to assess technical and business performance and support scalable reporting solutions in support of Cat OnPoint Marketing Services.

In the OnPoint context, this role provides hands‑on analytics and data execution, translating approved requirements into reliable, timely analytics outputs while operating under established analytics standards and direction.

What You Will Do:

• Execute approved analytics and reporting requests tied to OnPoint dealer onboarding and optimization
• Perform data analysis, validation, and quality monitoring across conformed data models
• Research, design, and document data specifications throughout the production lifecycle
• Investigate data discrepancies and support issue resolution in coordination with Cat Digital delivery teams
• Maintain documentation and reliability of data assets that support dashboards and insights
• Support analytics scale by reducing escalation volume and turnaround time

What You Will 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.

Information Management: Knowledge of an organization's existing and planned Information Architecture and Information Management (IM) methodology; ability to collect and manage information from different sources, and distribute this information to enhance operational efficiency.

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.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Proficiency in SQL and data programming languages
• Strong understanding of data structures, conformed models, and data quality principles
• Ability to translate defined requirements into implementable analytics solutions
• Knowledge of value realization concepts and performance measurement

Experience / Complexity

• Works on moderate‑complexity analytics execution with defined requirements and standards
• Exercises judgment in data investigation and issue resolution within established frameworks
• Does not own analytics strategy, intake, or prioritization

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual