What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Intelligence Analyst - Cognos Analytics position at Concord USA?
Concord isn't your typical consulting firm; we are an execution company with a passion for making things happen. Our mission is to help clients enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and revolutionize their product offerings through seamless integration, optimization, and activation of technology and data.
This role is for a highly skilled BI Analyst with Cognos Analytics expertise who will play a key role in our data-driven decision-making. You'll be responsible for the entire data journey, from building data pipelines and data models to creating insightful reports and dashboards using Cognos, with a focus on financial data and operational metrics.
What you will be doing
- Design and develop robust SQL queries to extract and transform data for reporting and visualization.
- Create sophisticated reports and dashboards in Cognos Analytics, ensuring clarity and alignment with client objectives.
- Build and maintain data architecture, ensuring optimal performance of queries, pipelines, and automation workflows.
- Analyze data quality and identify discrepancies between available data and reporting needs, providing actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Develop and implement data transformation processes (ETL) using tools like Databricks or Alteryx.
- Leverage cloud-based data solutions like AWS, Snowflake, Azure, or Google Cloud to support scalable and efficient data management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and execute data strategies, with a focus on financial metrics and operational analytics.
What we are looking for
- Extensive experience with Cognos Analytics including report building, dashboard design, and optimization for performance.
- Finance experience preferred, including familiarity with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries and optimize performance.
- Proven experience developing and implementing ETL pipelines using tools like Databricks and/or Alteryx.
- Familiarity with cloud-based data solutions such as AWS, Snowflake, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) to automate data processes is a plus.
- Experience with relational database systems (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL).
Job specifications
- Employment type: full-time employment with Concord.
- Work arrangement: hybrid-flex (1-2 days on-site, but flexible).
- Location: Parkville, MO.
- Interview process: (1) introductory call, (2) take-home assessment, and (3) panel interview with the hiring team.
- Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
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More than just a consulting firm, Concord is an execution company helping clients enhance customer experience, optimize operations, and differentiate product offerings. From digital transformation and legacy modernization to domain-driven design, we deliver real solutions for the problems our clients face. Join one of the fastest growing consulting firms in the Midwest!
Our core capabilities work together to help companies untangle their toughest business and technology challenges: Business Strategy & Alignment, Digital & User Experience, Cloud Applications & Integration, Data Solutions & Analytics, Quality Engineering, and Information Security.
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