Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Blackcanyonconsulting
Bethesda, MD

Who this role is best for

Best suited to technically proficient professionals with AI experience working in enterprise data environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of BI experience and AI integration expertise in enterprise settings
    — “8+ years of relevant professional experience”
  • Individuals who have led multiple BI initiatives and shaped analytical standards
    — “Serve as a technical expert across multiple business intelligence and analytics initiatives”
  • Professionals skilled in translating business needs into technical solutions using Power BI and DAX
    — “Translate business and organizational requirements into effective analytical solutions”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of technical leadership and governance experience
    — “Support development of business intelligence standards, methodologies, and best practices”
  • Candidates must be able to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
    — “Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in AI-driven analytics and leading BI projects in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience applying artificial intelligence technologies to analytics”
  • Emphasize your background in optimizing Power Query and DAX for complex data scenarios
    — “Develop and optimize Power Query transformations and DAX calculations”
  • Showcase your ability to evaluate and improve BI solution performance
    — “Evaluate business intelligence solution performance and identify opportunities for improvement”
  • Include examples of influencing organizational strategy with data-driven analysis
    — “Help shape the future direction of organizational business intelligence capabilities and practices”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Design and develop advanced business intelligence solutions
Typical background
8+ years of relevant professional experience3+ years of experience with AI technologies

Skills & requirements

Required

Microsoft Power BIPower QueryDAXAI TechnologiesData ModelingBusiness Intelligence ArchitectureAnalytical MethodologiesCommunication Skills

Preferred

Microsoft FabricAdvanced Data ModelingExecutive DashboardsBusiness Intelligence StandardsMentoringSQLData WarehousesData LakesInfluencing Organizational Strategy

Stack & domain

Microsoft Power BIPower QueryDAXAI TechnologiesData ModelingBusiness Intelligence ArchitectureSQLData WarehousesData LakesAnalyticalProblem-solvingData InterpretationCommunicationFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Blackcanyonconsulting via Greenhouse

Overview

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to lead the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of enterprise business intelligence solutions. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will use Microsoft Power BI and related technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Job Description

The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will serve as a technical expert responsible for leading complex business intelligence and data analytics initiatives. This position will design and develop advanced reporting, dashboards, data models, and analytical solutions using Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, DAX, and related Microsoft technologies.

The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will analyze complex datasets, identify patterns and trends, develop innovative analytical approaches, and translate findings into meaningful business insights. This position will also evaluate solution performance, recommend improvements, and provide technical leadership across multiple assignments.

The role requires experience applying artificial intelligence technologies to analytics, business intelligence, or related data initiatives and the ability to identify opportunities where AI can enhance analytical capabilities and decision support.

Required Skills

8+ years of relevant professional experience

At least 3 years of experience related to artificial intelligence technologies

Extensive experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions

Advanced experience with Microsoft Power BI

Advanced experience with Power Query

Advanced experience developing DAX calculations and measures

Experience developing complex dashboards, reports, and data visualizations

Strong understanding of data modeling and business intelligence architecture

Experience analyzing complex datasets and identifying meaningful patterns, trends, and relationships

Experience translating business requirements into analytical and reporting solutions

Experience evaluating business intelligence solution performance and recommending improvements

Ability to develop analytical methodologies that produce actionable business insights

Experience serving as a technical expert across multiple projects or initiatives

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired Skills

Experience integrating AI or machine learning capabilities into business intelligence or analytics solutions

Experience with Microsoft Fabric or other Microsoft data and analytics technologies

Experience with advanced data modeling and semantic models

Experience working with large or complex enterprise datasets

Experience developing executive dashboards and decision-support tools

Experience establishing business intelligence standards, governance, or development practices

Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to analysts or developers

Experience with SQL, data warehouses, data lakes, or similar data platforms

Experience supporting enterprise-wide analytics initiatives

Experience influencing organizational strategy through data-driven analysis

Job Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business intelligence solutions

Develop advanced reports, dashboards, data models, and visualizations using Microsoft Power BI

Develop and optimize Power Query transformations and DAX calculations

Translate business and organizational requirements into effective analytical solutions

Analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, relationships, and actionable insights

Develop innovative analytical methodologies and approaches

Apply AI technologies where appropriate to enhance analytics and business intelligence capabilities

Evaluate business intelligence solution performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Recommend significant technical or analytical changes that support project and organizational objectives

Serve as a technical expert across multiple business intelligence and analytics initiatives

Provide technical leadership and guidance related to business intelligence technologies and practices

Develop data-driven insights that support strategic and operational decision-making

Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, analysts, and organizational leadership

Ensure analytical solutions are accurate, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with organizational requirements

Support development of business intelligence standards, methodologies, and best practices

Evaluate emerging business intelligence, analytics, and AI technologies

Help shape the future direction of organizational business intelligence capabilities and practices

Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders

Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Source: Blackcanyonconsulting careers (Greenhouse)

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