Business intelligence analyst job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A business intelligence analyst or a BI analyst is a data professional responsible for collecting and analyzing information that has to do with a specific business and its competitors. They then must present these results to company leadership and consult them on new business strategies and policy-making.
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Example business intelligence analyst requirements on a job description
Business intelligence analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in business intelligence analyst job postings.
Sample business intelligence analyst requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science or related field
- Experience in Business Intelligence tools
- Expertise in database design and administration
- Strong knowledge of analytics and data modeling
- Proficiency in SQL and data mining techniques
Sample required business intelligence analyst soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong customer service orientation
Business intelligence analyst job description example 1
University of Michigan business intelligence analyst job description
FTE status: 1
On-call: Yes
Weekends: No
General Summary:
Reporting to the Director Business Intelligence/Analytics, builds and supports business intelligence and analytics initiatives to enhance departmental and organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety. Works closely with other Information Technology staff to plan and implement strategies. Writes, clarifies, and interprets specifications for reports and translates specifications into report. Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates customer desires to asses reporting needs. Designs, documents, develops, tests, implements, and maintains user reports. Recommends guidelines, standards, and methodology changes as needed.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. 2 years of experience in one or more of the roles listed below, or four years of commensurate experience. This position requires experience with and knowledge of Crystal Report Development, SQL script development, and an operational understanding of the components of the technologies that support a hospital system. In addition, skills in Epic Clarity report development preferred. Intermediate to advanced skills are required in the functional areas above.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Conducts analysis of departmental, organizational, and individual information needs relative to specific assignments. Analyzes system performance, data integrity and security requirements in development and resolution work. Documents all phases of project and product life cycles. Provides technical assistance in resolving developed tools issues Remains technically current in areas specifically assigned. Establishes and continues development toward personal career goals. Develops or participates in development of reports, queries, scripts, and system testing strategies. Supports and educates others in support of applications and tools developed, as well as third party applications assigned. SQL and other report development. Participates in support of applications that require scripting methodologies. Assists in any other activity as assigned
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On-call: Yes
Weekends: No
General Summary:
Reporting to the Director Business Intelligence/Analytics, builds and supports business intelligence and analytics initiatives to enhance departmental and organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety. Works closely with other Information Technology staff to plan and implement strategies. Writes, clarifies, and interprets specifications for reports and translates specifications into report. Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates customer desires to asses reporting needs. Designs, documents, develops, tests, implements, and maintains user reports. Recommends guidelines, standards, and methodology changes as needed.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. 2 years of experience in one or more of the roles listed below, or four years of commensurate experience. This position requires experience with and knowledge of Crystal Report Development, SQL script development, and an operational understanding of the components of the technologies that support a hospital system. In addition, skills in Epic Clarity report development preferred. Intermediate to advanced skills are required in the functional areas above.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Conducts analysis of departmental, organizational, and individual information needs relative to specific assignments. Analyzes system performance, data integrity and security requirements in development and resolution work. Documents all phases of project and product life cycles. Provides technical assistance in resolving developed tools issues Remains technically current in areas specifically assigned. Establishes and continues development toward personal career goals. Develops or participates in development of reports, queries, scripts, and system testing strategies. Supports and educates others in support of applications and tools developed, as well as third party applications assigned. SQL and other report development. Participates in support of applications that require scripting methodologies. Assists in any other activity as assigned
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Business intelligence analyst job description example 2
Genuine Parts business intelligence analyst job description
Motion Industries' employees provide the highest levels of customer service. Our Business Analysts aid in contract implementation, cost savings, inventory management, etc. Motion offers an excellent benefits package that includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
Motion is hiring a Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer to support our Finance/Accounting functions. This role will utilize various analytical and programming skills to develop solutions for all functional areas of Finance. As an analyst/developer, you will work with large volumes of data to build dashboards, automate processes, design reports etc. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys the challenge of solving complex business problems, and is committed to constantly learning and building new analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Routinely meets with various stakeholders to understand their data needs. Develops solutions and processes to fulfill requirements. This typically includes B.I dashboards, Python programs, or Excel/VBA reports. Own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing reports, analyses, programs, dashboards, etc. to drive key business decisions. Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, test design, analysis, & validation.
Qualifications
Advanced SQL and experience with a variety of relational databases. Working experience with an object-oriented language: Python, Java, C++, etc. 2+ years of work experience with a B.I tool: (Qlik preferred). Strong organizational and multitasking skills with ability to balance multiple priorities. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with other departments and work collaboratively Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or related field preferred. Previous experience working in Finance or Accounting related functions is a plus.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Motion is hiring a Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer to support our Finance/Accounting functions. This role will utilize various analytical and programming skills to develop solutions for all functional areas of Finance. As an analyst/developer, you will work with large volumes of data to build dashboards, automate processes, design reports etc. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys the challenge of solving complex business problems, and is committed to constantly learning and building new analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Routinely meets with various stakeholders to understand their data needs. Develops solutions and processes to fulfill requirements. This typically includes B.I dashboards, Python programs, or Excel/VBA reports. Own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing reports, analyses, programs, dashboards, etc. to drive key business decisions. Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, test design, analysis, & validation.
Qualifications
Advanced SQL and experience with a variety of relational databases. Working experience with an object-oriented language: Python, Java, C++, etc. 2+ years of work experience with a B.I tool: (Qlik preferred). Strong organizational and multitasking skills with ability to balance multiple priorities. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with other departments and work collaboratively Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or related field preferred. Previous experience working in Finance or Accounting related functions is a plus.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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Business intelligence analyst job description example 3
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings business intelligence analyst job description
This position will contribute to organizational improvement by developing databases, gathering and analyzing data, designing actionable visualizations, and introducing process improvements throughout the reporting cycle using business intelligence software such as PowerBI and Tableau. Utilizing familiarity with SQL and servers, and other reporting tools to design and deploy these systems. Frequent collaboration with stakeholders to monitor gap analysis improvement, IT professionals to troubleshoot systems, develop peer alliances and train end users.
Performs research and evaluation of complex projects and assignments requiring advanced knowledge and experience to identify and measure process methodologies, financial implications, and/or technical & operational applications.Makes recommendations to leadership and will initiate implementation of new protocols, methodologies, equipment, and processes.This classification is cross functional, and may be utilized within all business fields including, but not limited to, operations, logistics, finance, laboratory, technical, sales, and administration.
What to Expect
Design, build, and maintain dashboards for use by Supply Chain departments Define business and technical requirements based on GAP analysis & optimization of execution and outcomes Elicit input from multiple stakeholders and integrate feedback to identify the optimal solution, train users on reporting tools Contribute to maintaining an environment where continuous improvement of the development process is in focus Actively try to identify areas of improvement and conceptualize methods on how to be more efficient. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Perform all other duties and projects as assigned
Schedule
Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm), Hybrid position, one day a week in Albany, NY office
Education / Qualifications
1-3 years of reporting/analytical experience or equivalent bachelor's degree. 1-3 years of Tableau and Power BI experience required. Project management experience preferred.
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Performs research and evaluation of complex projects and assignments requiring advanced knowledge and experience to identify and measure process methodologies, financial implications, and/or technical & operational applications.Makes recommendations to leadership and will initiate implementation of new protocols, methodologies, equipment, and processes.This classification is cross functional, and may be utilized within all business fields including, but not limited to, operations, logistics, finance, laboratory, technical, sales, and administration.
What to Expect
Design, build, and maintain dashboards for use by Supply Chain departments Define business and technical requirements based on GAP analysis & optimization of execution and outcomes Elicit input from multiple stakeholders and integrate feedback to identify the optimal solution, train users on reporting tools Contribute to maintaining an environment where continuous improvement of the development process is in focus Actively try to identify areas of improvement and conceptualize methods on how to be more efficient. Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Perform all other duties and projects as assigned
Schedule
Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm), Hybrid position, one day a week in Albany, NY office
Education / Qualifications
1-3 years of reporting/analytical experience or equivalent bachelor's degree. 1-3 years of Tableau and Power BI experience required. Project management experience preferred.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
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Updated March 14, 2024