Business Intelligence Analyst

Kforce has a client seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst 3 in Redmond, WA.

Purpose of the Team:The main function of a Business Systems Analyst is to perform the analysis, design, implementation, modification, and daily functional support of all applications.

Key Projects:

• Works with key stakeholders within all business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies
• Gathers requirements from business units and translate those to programmers and developers
• Prepares cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation
• Demonstrates an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities
• Supports one or more highly complex business processes
• Works on multiple projects as a project team member
• Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs* Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required; MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience required
• Basic knowledge of programming languages in order to comprehend reading code and basic functions
• Ability to create business solutions that increase competitive advantage
• Ability to exercise good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Project management skills in order to handle diverse projects, often times simultaneously, and meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to solve technical problems/processes and understand complex details
• Ability to increase operating efficiency with produce high quality technical solutions
• A high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills necessary to relate to other people at their systems knowledge level

Best vs. Average:

• Experience combining data analytics with supply chain operations (hybrid profile strongly preferred)
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including ability to work with complex datasets
• Ability to work in ambiguity and learn quickly in a fast moving environment
• Experience supporting supply chain operations (e.g., supply chain data, reporting, master data, or process analysis) in combination with data analytics; Hybrid data + supply chain background strongly preferred
• Clear communication skills; Able to articulate prior work and analytical approach

Disqualifiers:

• Unable to work PST core business hours (role defaults to PST expectations)
• Lacks ability to work in ambiguity or demonstrates a slow learning curve in fast moving environments
• Data only background with no supply chain experience (role requires hybrid exposure to both data and supply chain concepts)
• Not having their full 18-month of tenure