semi technical
BI Analyst
Business Intelligence Analysts create the reporting infrastructure that helps companies make data-driven decisions. You'll build executive dashboards, design KPI frameworks, automate reports, and translate business questions into data queries. More business-focused than data analysts, with emphasis on strategic reporting.
$65k – $140k
High Demand
Moderate Competition
A Day in the Life
MorningUpdate executive dashboard, check data freshness
MiddayMeet with department heads to understand reporting needs
AfternoonBuild new Looker dashboard, write documentation
EveningAutomate recurring report, optimize query performance
Key Skills
BI Tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)Essential
SQLEssential
KPI Framework DesignEssential
Data ModelingImportant
Stakeholder ManagementImportant
Report AutomationHelpful
Career Growth Path
Junior BI Analyst
BI Analyst
Senior BI Analyst
BI Lead
Director of Business Intelligence
Ideal Personality Traits
AnalyticalOrganizedCommunicativeBusiness-mindedDetail-oriented
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