Information Technology Business Analyst

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Information Technology Business Analyst to join our innovative team. In this role, you will serve as a vital bridge between business needs and technological solutions, leveraging your expertise in data analysis, project management, and system development life cycle (SDLC) processes. Your energetic approach will drive the successful delivery of data-driven projects, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge analytics tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for IT projects and data initiatives.
• Design and develop dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, and other visualization platforms to communicate insights effectively.
• Manage project workflows within Agile frameworks, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Oversee the entire SDLC process for data projects, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases.
• Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using Talend or similar tools to ensure accurate data integration from various sources like Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Linked Data repositories.
• Write and maintain complex SQL queries for data extraction and analysis; utilize R and Python for advanced analytics and automation tasks.
• Design scalable database schemas and structures in collaboration with database administrators to support business intelligence needs.
• Create comprehensive documentation using Visio or similar tools to illustrate system architecture, workflows, and process flows.
• Conduct analysis of business processes to identify areas for improvement through technology solutions; translate these into technical specifications for development teams.
• Support the implementation of analytics solutions by performing testing, troubleshooting issues, and providing user training as needed.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within an IT environment focusing on data analytics or business intelligence projects.
• Strong proficiency in SQL programming along with experience in R, Python, VBA, Bash (Unix shell scripting), and other scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker for creating interactive dashboards.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management practices to facilitate flexible project execution.
• Knowledge of SDLC processes including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases.
• Experience working with large datasets using ETL tools like Talend or similar platforms; understanding of database design principles in Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets using analytics techniques; excellent problem-solving skills combined with strong analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of Linked Data concepts and their application within enterprise data ecosystems is a plus. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization where your analytical expertise will make a tangible impact! We value energetic professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about turning data into strategic assets that drive success across all levels of our organization.

Pay: $63,152.03 - $76,054.05 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote