Business Intelligence Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive, clear, and detailed user stories and business requirements for various business and technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate with SQL-proficient stakeholders to interpret, validate, and refine data and reporting requirements for accuracy and usability.

• Conduct research and analyze data from multiple business systems; align requirements with available data sources and work together with BI developers to integrate data into Databricks and enterprise analytics platforms.

• Engage cross-functionally with stakeholders, data services, and BI development teams to understand business implications and assist in solution delivery.

• Examine data to uncover essential business questions, trends, dependencies, and actionable insights.

• Assess and manage cross-functional and cross-system dependencies related to reporting and analytics projects.

• Develop and maintain functional specifications, grooming documentation, and detailed technical requirements to facilitate development and implementation efforts.

• Partner with functional architects and development teams to provide high-quality BI and data solutions.

• Counsel business users on alternative strategies or recommended solutions to meet operational and reporting needs.

• Execute system configuration and administrative support tasks within SAP BusinessObjects and Tableau environments.

• Diagnose and identify root causes of data quality issues and system defects across both development and production environments.

• Utilize business and technical knowledge to pinpoint opportunities for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business users on reporting capabilities, analytics solutions, and data best practices.

• Maintain a high level of familiarity with upstream IT systems and business applications that supply data to the BI platform.

• Organize and carry out system testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring that issues are tracked until resolution and business sign-off is obtained.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Practical experience with SAP BusinessObjects, Tableau, Databricks, or similar data analytics platforms.

• Strong technical skills in developing and executing complex SQL queries.

• Experience with Python scripting and automation is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling/analysis.

• 2–3 years of experience in Agile development methodologies is preferred.

• Familiarity with collaboration and project management tools such as Asana, Jira, and Confluence.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to convert findings into actionable business recommendations and well-defined product requirements.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical, non-technical, and executive stakeholders.

• Ability to interpret vague business requirements and translate them into clear, actionable specifications.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proven capability to tackle complex problems and think critically in fast-paced environments.

• Adaptable and responsive to shifting priorities and changing business needs.

• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable experimenting with new approaches and refining solutions based on data-driven insights and outcomes.

• Proactive, hands-on attitude with a readiness to take ownership and propel initiatives forward.

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and negotiation capabilities.

• Quick to work, willing to experiment, and adjust approaches based on data analysis and outcomes.

• Innate willingness to take initiative.

• Superior presentation and negotiation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for you and your family.

• Complimentary concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick leave, and personal days.

• 401(k) plan with company matching, stock reimbursement program.

• New parent programs such as caregiver leave, plus support for fertility, adoption, foster care, or surrogacy.

• Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment assistance.

• Volunteer time off and crowdfunding match.