BI Data Analyst

## SUMMARY: The Business Intelligence Data Analyst designs and develops software-based data modeling and visualizations with Business Intelligence (BI) tools. This role utilizes various analytical and programming skills to develop BI solutions and supports leadership by designing proactive, value-added data models to provide insight into data driven decision-making ## JOB DUTIES: - Responsible for end-to-end design and maintenance of BI tool data sets, data models, reports, dashboards and visualizations in support of all department functions, - Designs, develops and optimizes data models for the business unit and other departments. - Routinely meets with various stakeholders to understand their data needs. Develops solutions and processes to fulfill requirements. This typically includes BI dashboards, Python programs, or Excel/VBA reports. - Enhances business insights and decision making with robust, intuitive data visualizations. - Leverages transactional data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications to extract, transform and model into reporting and analytics solutions. - Coordinates incremental creation and structure of QVD files from disparate data sources. - Identifies the most impactful layout and presentation of key performance metrics in easy to use self-service dashboards. - Partners with the IT team to develop security standards for BI applications and usage of QVD files containing sensitive financial information. - Partners and develops relationships with cross-functional leaders to improve processes and documentation, and recommends changes that lead to the adoption of world class processes. - Proactively seeks out opportunities to increase business knowledge and create visibility within the organization. - Generates new ideas to streamline processes and collaborates with other departments to create operational efficiencies. - Establishes and implements best practices for data modeling & visualization. Ensures data accuracy. - Performs other duties as assigned. ## EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a bachelor's degree in information systems and three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination. ## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. - Advanced SQL and experience with a variety of relational databases. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose positive business solutions. - Reliability, organization and attention to detail. - Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills. - Knowledge of database design techniques and advanced SQL skills required. - Proficiency in Python, R, or other statistics platform preferred. - Professional presence with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with management at corporate and department levels. - Forward-thinking in implementing tools and techniques to improve analytics, driving better business decisions. Self-motivated and able to independently manage multiple responsibilities concurrently - Ability to collaborate within a team, managing team dynamics and relationships. - Strong partnership skills, across all levels of management, with ability to influence and challenge decisions and processes. - Driver of results, developer and influencer of peers. ## LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: BI tool certification preferred.