Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Job Location: St. Louis MO

Job Type: CTH

Role Summary

The Business Intelligence Analyst III leads complex analytics initiatives designs enterprise-level dashboards and serves as a subject matter expert for data and reporting within assigned domains. This role emphasizes strategic thinking advanced analysis and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Models
  • Gather clean and analyze complex data from various sources.
  • Design complex data models and methodologies.
  • Proactively identify trends risks and opportunities through data analysis.
  • Partner with data engineering and architecture teams on data design decisions.
  • Provide complex data & analysis to internal teams and external consultants auditors and vendors.
• Insights
  • Write advanced SQL queries and calculations.
  • Translate ambiguous business problems into analytical approaches and insights.
  • Analyze complex data to draw conclusions and inform decision making.
  • Communicate insights to Director-level stakeholders.
• KPI/Metrics
  • Partner with Director-level stakeholders to define and document KPIs & metrics.
  • Develop corporate KPIs & metrics.
  • Prepare deliver and support corporate KPIs & metrics.
• Reports & Dashboards
  • Lead the design and delivery of complex high-impact interactive dashboards and reports.
  • Prepare deliver and support business critical reports.
  • Document report definitions metrics and refresh processes.
  • Enhance complex report delivery through automation.
• Collaboration & Consult
  • Work with Director-level stakeholders to understand needs to define and deliver BI solutions.
  • Participate in large scale cross-functional projects that require BI input.
  • Mentor analysts and review analytical work for quality and consistency.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in analytics mathematics information systems business or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in BI analytics or data roles.

Competencies (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• Advanced SQL knowledge.
• Advanced level in at least one BI tool and data visualizations (e.g. Power BI Tableau).
• Knowledge of MS Office suite including advanced level in MS Excel.
• Advanced understanding of databases (e.g. SQL Server) and data structures.
• Solid understanding of data modeling concepts and KPI design.
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to gather synthesize and analyze information from multiple systems.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and guide decision-making.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal communication listening and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of health disability and retirement benefits preferred.
• Sets clear goals and objectives cooperates and participates fully in the coaching process and actively seeks continuous learning to improve their own and team performance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks effectively with minimal supervision; maintains focus on organizational goals.
• Participates fully on assigned and adjunct teams fosters a collaborative spirit builds collaborative networks with internal staff and vendor representatives.

Required Skills:

Business IntelligenceANALYTICSSQLDATA