Senior Business Intelligence Data Analyst

Position Title: Senior BI Data Analyst

Location: United States

Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Pay Range:

$30 - $35 per hour

Job Description:

Job#: 3028267

Work Location Type: 100% Telecommute

In-Office Requirement: None

Work Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Role Overview

Our Client is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support a client-facing business intelligence migration initiative. This role will partner closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to migrate reporting from SAP BusinessObjects to Microsoft BI tools. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on BI experience, and excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the following on a day-to-day basis:

• Set up, lead, and attend meetings with internal teams and external client stakeholders
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and current-state BI reporting
• Lead discussions with external stakeholders to establish expectations and align on scope and deliverables
• Perform detailed analysis comparing existing BI functionality to future-state Microsoft BI solutions
• Provide daily and weekly progress updates, including risks and roadblocks, using Jira
• Offer guidance and troubleshooting support to end users to ensure successful adoption of Microsoft BI tools
• Maintain clear, accurate, and well-organized project and technical documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of database experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience with business intelligence tools (Microsoft BI tools strongly preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience documenting business and technical requirements
• Minimum 2 years working in an Agile environment, including use of an Agile tracking tool (Jira preferred)

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Solid understanding of business intelligence capabilities and limitations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong documentation practices

Certifications

• No professional licenses or certifications required

Project / Initiative Summary

The client has requested Client's partnership to migrate from their existing business intelligence platform, SAP BusinessObjects, to Microsoft BI tools. This initiative requires extensive analysis of current versus future-state reporting functionality, along with clear and consistent communication to guide stakeholders through the transition.

Ideal Candidate Background

• At least 3 years of experience working with business intelligence tools
• Experience supporting or working within a large data warehouse environment
• Collaborative, inquisitive, and approachable
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Top 3 Required Skills

• Microsoft BI Tools Experience (Report Builder preferred)
• User and Client Engagement / Soft Skills
• Attention to Detail and Documentation Skills

Differentiators

Candidates who stand out will demonstrate strong attention to detail within Jira or similar project tracking tools, paired with hands-on technical expertise in both databases and business intelligence platforms.

Contract to Hire

• Open to candidates who require sponsorship and cannot convert to FTE

Team Structure

• Nine team members with a mix of technical and functional expertise
• Many team members have prior experience working on this initiative and will provide ongoing support

Interview Process

• Number of Rounds: 2
• Format: Video interviews
• Technical Depth: Moderate

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and