How to hire a business intelligence director

How to hire a business intelligence director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business intelligence director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business intelligence director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business intelligence director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the business intelligence director you need to hire. Certain business intelligence director roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a business intelligence director to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a business intelligence director that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of business intelligence directors.

   Type of Business Intelligence Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Intelligence Director		$38-71
   Analytical Data Miner	An analytical data miner specializes in providing analytical services to help organizations make decisions and optimize their daily operations. They may work in the medical, manufacturing, information technology, construction, and finance industries... Show more	$28-56
   Business Analyst	Business analysts are employees who are responsible for interpreting business data and coming up with business solutions. They are well-versed in whatever business the company is in, and they have strong business acumen... Show more	$25-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Tableau
   • Visualization
   • Project Management
   • Performance Metrics
   • Direct Reports
   • Data Warehouse
   • Data Management
   • ERP
   • KPIs
   • SQL Server
   • Business Intelligence Solutions
   • Data Warehousing
   • SAS
   • ETL

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage project to design and implement intranet site in SharePoint resulting in a more efficient site for use by all employees.
   • Design and implement the Cognos security model and develop training materials for security set up and ongoing support.
   • Collaborate with database administrators on database design, data mart structure and the technical architecture of the data delivery environment.
   • Develop marketing mix models using regression analysis to quantify the incremental sales generate by media and marketing activities.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business intelligence director job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A business intelligence director salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a business intelligence director in Arkansas may be lower than in California, and an entry-level business intelligence director usually earns less than a senior-level business intelligence director. Additionally, a business intelligence director with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average business intelligence director salary

   $109,458yearly

   $52.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business intelligence director salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average business intelligence director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$151,919	$73
   2	District of Columbia	$124,095	$60
   3	Maryland	$113,669	$55
   4	New Jersey	$111,422	$54
   5	Georgia	$106,322	$51
   6	New York	$105,686	$51
   7	North Carolina	$102,913	$49
   8	Illinois	$97,662	$47
   9	Colorado	$88,696	$43
   10	Oklahoma	$85,134	$41

   Average business intelligence director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$124,084	$59.66	185
   2	ACDI/VOCA	$109,548	$52.67
   3	Glaxosmithkline	$100,379	$48.26
   4	Laureate Education, Inc.	$96,677	$46.48
   5	Level 3 Audiovisual	$94,265	$45.32
   6	Randstad North America, Inc.	$93,346	$44.88	11
   7	FINN Partners	$90,272	$43.40
   8	Robert Half	$88,461	$42.53	103
   9	Heineken	$82,199	$39.52

4. Writing a business intelligence director job description

   A job description for a business intelligence director role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a business intelligence director job description:

   Business intelligence director job description example

   The Head of MMBSI Business Intelligence position is an Executive Director-level role within the JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking Strategy, Finance & Business Management (SF&BM) team. The newly conceived Business Intelligence team has the mandate to use data-driven and advanced analytical approaches to identify, prioritize and accelerate high-value revenue growth opportunities for the MMBSI business. The team will leverage existing and new data sets, both JPMC-proprietary and third party market research, to identify the best opportunities for MMBSI to profitably add new clients and deepen existing relationships. This position will build, guide and mentor the team, leveraging the power of data and creative visualization, to influence senior leaders to focus on the most optimal growth opportunities. Success in this role requires developing trusted partnership with MMBSI and SF&BM senior leaders, and collaborating closely with a diverse set of internal and external partners.
   Responsibilities
   Own and drive a portfolio of Business Intelligence engagements, leading to actionable insights Develop defensible business cases and ROI models, to prioritize opportunity set and optimize financial outcomes Guide market research, data aggregation and analytical approaches to drive toward industry-leading assets Direct strategic thinking and approach, guiding teams with the most complex aspects of problem solving Craft clear and compelling narratives, leveraging creative data visualization, to enable opportunity prioritization, idea convergence and stakeholder buy-in Influence strategic agenda by being an objective thought partner and advisor to senior leaders Take a leadership role in generating new business growth ideas, and staying abreast of market trends Direct project portfolio, priorities, and demand; mobilize teams with the right mix of skills, experience, and backgrounds for each engagement Actively invest in building and developing talent, and support strategic career planning Lead broader team efforts, including recruiting, staffing / deployment decisions, and performance management
   Qualifications
   8+ years of experience with a professional services firm and/or financial institution, focused on strategic data-driven business intelligence efforts; should include 3+ years team management experience Fluency with large data sets, advanced analytical tools and problem-solving approaches Skilled at managing multi-disciplinary teams spanning business and technical skill sets Exceptionally strong stakeholder management, influencing and executive-level communication skills Strong EQ, and proven experience building, leading and mentoring world-class teams Financial services industry experience with exposure to B2B banking and revenue growth acceleration MBA and/or advanced data science degree from a top-tier program
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

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5. Post your job

   To find business intelligence directors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any business intelligence directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level business intelligence directors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business intelligence director job on Zippia to find and recruit business intelligence director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with business intelligence director candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a business intelligence director applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business intelligence director

   Once you've decided on a perfect business intelligence director candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new business intelligence director. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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