Applications Analyst – Business Intelligence – Level 3

National Rural Water Association; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Rural Water Association is seeking an Applications Analyst - BI to develop and maintain Power BI dashboards built from CMMS and other systems, using SQL and API integrations. These dashboards will convert maintenance and operational data into clear insights to guide daily decisions and long-term asset reliability planning.

The role supports continuous improvement within the Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, focusing on RC/M I and integrating data across systems to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with BI tools and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards from CMMS and other systems.
• Integrate data from multiple sources via SQL and APIs.
• Transform operational data into actionable insights for daily decisions and asset reliability.
• Produce ad hoc reports on safety, costs, resources and performance indicators.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

APIs

Data visualization

Dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking an Applications Analyst - Business Intelligence (BI) to develop and maintain Power BI dashboards built from multiple systems, such as the CMMS, using SQL and API integrations. These dashboards will provide clear data visualization and interpretation, transforming operational and maintenance data into actionable insights for daily decision making and long term asset reliability planning, optimizing maintenance strategies, reduced downtime, improving asset reliability, and supporting organizational efficiency and compliance.

In Addition, the incumbent should have a basic understanding of Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME), equipment mechanical integrity, and statistical data analysis. This knowledge will support the development and management of ad hoc reports and Power BI dashboards related to safety, costs, resources, etc.

The Applications Analyst - BI Analyst role is essential for driving continuous improvement within the Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, focusing on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Mechanical Integrity (MI). This position will transform CMMS data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and Power BI dashboards, integrating data from multiple systems via SQL and APIs. Delivering accurate reports on safety, costs, resources, and performance indicators will optimize maintenance strategies, reduce downtime, and enhance asset reliability, supporting organizational efficiency and compliance.

At the time of application, applicant must:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, engineering, construction, or related field, or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education
• A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Manufacturing Process Environment Experience
• Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME) Experience