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Role: BI Business Data Analyst
Location: 4x a wk onsite Charlotte, NC
Duration: 3mo C2H
Must Haves :Skills & Tools
SQL
Joining tables
Creating queries from scratch
Querying databases from Dbeaver, web SQL
Data warehousing and data structure experience
WHAT OUR BI ANALYSTS ENJOY MOST
Actively and consistently supporting all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Serving as a thought partner to stakeholders by surfacing relevant information through our BI tools to empower data-driven decisions.
Providing expert advice and education in the usage and interpretation of business data relevant to the business unit.
Clear and concisely communicating data nuances and insights to all levels of the organization.
Collaborating closely with business partners to gather detailed business requirements, developing business definitions and report mockups,
working with the technical team to finalize designs and gaining business approval.
Interacting with senior management or executive level customers and providing support as needed.
Understanding data elements in the warehouse at a very detailed grain to support any form of user needs
from research to adhoc querying to managing large information projects.
Presenting facts in an easy-to-understand format with proper documentation for successful user adoption.
Managing detailed plans on projects to ensure successful completion.
Maintaining metadata dictionaries and report definitions.
Working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in business needs, timelines and department standards.
Required Qualifications
Experience performing business analysis across a variety of industries, business functions and technologies - 4
Data Analytics, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education - 4
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal
Proven experience and passion for leveraging data to drive business impact
Advanced statistical knowledge and intuition ideally utilized in A/B testing
Expert SQL skills
Expertise with BI Data Modeling concepts such as Star/Snowflake Schema, Dimensions, and Facts
Ability to speak to large groups with excellent presentation skills
Ability to perform critical thinking in the area of data analysis with advanced analytical skills
Demonstrated team and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor
High attention to detail and quality
Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize, and manage multiple projects/assignments
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
Proven project management skills
Ability to understand complex business processes and rules, as well as gain business acumen to become a subject matter expert
Required Education
Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Mathematics, or Business Administration or relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with reporting/Business Intelligence tools (MicroStrategy, Teradata, Redshift)
Experience with data visualization standards and techniques to visually summarize data and insights
Experience with Cable TV, Internet, and/or Phone products & services or other related industry
Can explain what 'Star Schema' is
Translate requirements from the business into something we can build out with assistance
Communication (written, verbal)
Direct interaction with business partners to clarify and translate requirements into designs
Building conceptual data models in SQL and databases
Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Project Specifics
This position is within our capital development team and will be working on projects that are on the roadmap with rough requirements but need to be designed.
You will be expected to gather requirements, understand the business needs, collaborate with architects/develop
Location: 4x a wk onsite Charlotte, NC
Duration: 3mo C2H
Must Haves :Skills & Tools
SQL
Joining tables
Creating queries from scratch
Querying databases from Dbeaver, web SQL
Data warehousing and data structure experience
WHAT OUR BI ANALYSTS ENJOY MOST
Actively and consistently supporting all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Serving as a thought partner to stakeholders by surfacing relevant information through our BI tools to empower data-driven decisions.
Providing expert advice and education in the usage and interpretation of business data relevant to the business unit.
Clear and concisely communicating data nuances and insights to all levels of the organization.
Collaborating closely with business partners to gather detailed business requirements, developing business definitions and report mockups,
working with the technical team to finalize designs and gaining business approval.
Interacting with senior management or executive level customers and providing support as needed.
Understanding data elements in the warehouse at a very detailed grain to support any form of user needs
from research to adhoc querying to managing large information projects.
Presenting facts in an easy-to-understand format with proper documentation for successful user adoption.
Managing detailed plans on projects to ensure successful completion.
Maintaining metadata dictionaries and report definitions.
Working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in business needs, timelines and department standards.
Required Qualifications
Experience performing business analysis across a variety of industries, business functions and technologies - 4
Data Analytics, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education - 4
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal
Proven experience and passion for leveraging data to drive business impact
Advanced statistical knowledge and intuition ideally utilized in A/B testing
Expert SQL skills
Expertise with BI Data Modeling concepts such as Star/Snowflake Schema, Dimensions, and Facts
Ability to speak to large groups with excellent presentation skills
Ability to perform critical thinking in the area of data analysis with advanced analytical skills
Demonstrated team and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor
High attention to detail and quality
Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize, and manage multiple projects/assignments
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
Proven project management skills
Ability to understand complex business processes and rules, as well as gain business acumen to become a subject matter expert
Required Education
Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Mathematics, or Business Administration or relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with reporting/Business Intelligence tools (MicroStrategy, Teradata, Redshift)
Experience with data visualization standards and techniques to visually summarize data and insights
Experience with Cable TV, Internet, and/or Phone products & services or other related industry
Can explain what 'Star Schema' is
Translate requirements from the business into something we can build out with assistance
Communication (written, verbal)
Direct interaction with business partners to clarify and translate requirements into designs
Building conceptual data models in SQL and databases
Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Project Specifics
This position is within our capital development team and will be working on projects that are on the roadmap with rough requirements but need to be designed.
You will be expected to gather requirements, understand the business needs, collaborate with architects/develop
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