What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Data Analyst position at Course?
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Data Analyst to join our team. As a Business Data Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting and contributing to business analytics projects and processes. Your work will provide data-driven insights used to advise and develop strategies for operational improvements and future initiatives.
Key Roles / Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify business needs and requirements related to data analysis and reporting.
• Utilize statistical methods, modeling, and analytical methodologies to develop and deploy tools, including dashboards, infographics, reports, and models.
• Mine, process, and analyze internal and external data using key performance indicators (KPIs), business results, industry sources, competitor intelligence, and customer information.
• Collect and analyze large and complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create custom reports and dashboards using Power BI, providing key performance indicators and metrics to inform decision-making.
• Develop and maintain data models, data dictionaries, and data visualization standards.
• Identify and recommend improvements to data collection and analysis processes to enhance data quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across different systems and platforms.
• Communicate complex data insights and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and best practices in data analysis and reporting.
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience in data mining techniques such as classification, association, tracking patterns, outlier detection, and clustering.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and other data analysis tools is preferred.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets, including data modeling and data visualization.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Working Conditions:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Positions self to install equipment, including under desks.
• Moves throughout the building to access files.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.
This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.
