Business Analyst

Sotalent; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Business Analyst to partner with stakeholders, develop analytics solutions, and deliver actionable insights for informed decision-making. You will design dashboards, KPIs, and data models that reveal performance trends and risks across the organization.

With 5–7+ years in business analytics and strong Power BI, SQL, and Excel skills, you will translate complex data into practical recommendations. Join a data-driven team focused on continuous improvement and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5–7+ years in business analysis, BI, analytics or reporting.
• Advanced Power BI skills: dashboards, Power Query, DAX, data modeling.
• Strong SQL skills across multiple sources.
• Advanced Excel: pivots, Power Query, complex formulas.
• Experience building KPI frameworks and executive dashboards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate objectives into analytics solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting with Power BI.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Build data models to support scalable, reliable reporting.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports delivering timely insights to leaders.
• Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations to improve operations.
• Ensure data quality and governance compliance in reporting.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support strategic planning through data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reporting processes and BI capabilities.
• Mentor junior analysts and promote analytics best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Presentation

Problem-solving

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Power Query

DAX

Data modeling

Job description

Are you passionate about turning data into business value through insightful analysis, performance measurement, and strategic reporting? We're seeking a Business Analyst to partner with stakeholders, develop analytics solutions, and deliver actionable insights that support informed decision-making and organizational success.

In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to understand operational goals, define reporting requirements, and develop business intelligence solutions that provide clear visibility into organizational performance. You will play a key role in transforming data into meaningful insights that drive continuous improvement and business growth.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, document needs, and translate business objectives into reporting and analytics solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting frameworks using Power BI.
• Analyze business performance data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain data models that support scalable and reliable reporting solutions.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports that provide timely insights to business leaders.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide recommendations to improve operational effectiveness.
• Ensure data quality, reporting accuracy, and compliance with data governance standards.
• Present findings, business insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making through data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reporting processes and business intelligence capabilities.
• Mentor junior analysts and promote best practices in analytics and reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in business analysis, business intelligence, data analytics, or reporting roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including dashboard development, Power Query, DAX, and data modeling.
• Strong SQL skills with experience querying, analyzing, and transforming data from multiple sources.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience developing KPI frameworks, executive dashboards, and performance reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise business intelligence and reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, and reporting controls.
• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments and data warehouses.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, operational excellence, or performance management initiatives.
• Understanding of business process improvement and organizational performance measurement methodologies.

Why Join Us?

• Partner directly with business leaders to influence strategic and operational decisions.
• Develop impactful reporting and analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Work with modern business intelligence technologies and enterprise-scale datasets.
• Help shape data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Expand your expertise in analytics, business intelligence, and performance management.