Mail List Analyst

**Overview**:
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Performs technical work in support of List Services operation. Work involves evaluating, processing, and preparing address data for mailing activities within the retail, catalog, publication, and direct mail markets.

Position Title: Junior to Mid Mail List Analyst

Location: Remote

What you will be doing:
- Understands fundamental data processing and mail preparation principles and best practices, to ensure that they are incorporated into and supported by day-to-day operations.- Effectively communicate production issues and requirements to ensure that the information communicated is understood and retained by Mail Tech across all List Services production locations.- Resolve processing discrepancies where output does not appear to meet bindery and/or USPS requirements, working with internal LSC staff or third-party software vendors to obtain resolution.- Interpret job instructions to perform necessary data and mail preparation production processes. Review job instructions for accuracy and completeness, and if discrepancies are found, facilitate the creation of new instructions with a List Services Representative.- Estimate job completion dates and communicate job progress through the relevant production processes. Update production schedule.- Evaluate customer input data to generate a usable internal house format utilizing custom and third-party software. Perform record selection, field parsing, record splitting, data standardization, removal of extraneous data, append data, and identification and correction of floating data.- Standardize data utilizing CASS address-matching software to ensure data integrity and improve mail deliverability. Review “before” and “after” address versions and interpret software status and error codes to validate results.- Set matching and priority criteria to eliminate duplicate addresses utilizing custom and third-party software. Review record matches to determine if the “best” records are chosen.- Perform mail preparation utilizing PAVE certified software to achieve optimal postage discounts. Perform production steps to ensure output supports cooperative mailing programs: Co-Mail, Co-Bind, Co-Mingle, and Co-Pallitization (Tray and Flat).- Layout and format data to manufacturing and customer requirements for output to labels, to an inkjet printer file, or an electronic file.- Generate ancillary paperwork for mailing production processes (bag tags, tray tags, and pallet placards).- Generate reports for internal and external customer approvals. Review and communicate results to a List Services Representative.- Adhere to data and mail preparation production standards by following department job aids and utilizing internal quality procedures.- Summarize data record counts for various production processes to facilitate billing activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess:
- HS diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements. Two-year post-secondary education preferred.- Manage personal workload in a busy environment with conflicting demands, working effectively as a member of a team.- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with a focus on Access, Excel, and Word.- Knowledge of address components.- Knowledge of mail preparation Presort software and related concept areas.

Soft skills:
- Attention to detail- Analytical attitude- Empathy- Communication skills - verbal and written- Problem analysis and problem-solving- Planning and organizing- Teamwork

Why you will love Lean Tech:
- Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology- Professional development opportunities with international customers- Collaborative work environment- Career path and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.

Join Lean Tech and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will play a vital role in our continued success. Lean Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.