Business Analyst

Talent Glide; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for an IT Business Systems Analyst to manage databases and create impactful reports. In this remote role, you will work closely with various departments to automate data flows and improve processes. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in SQL, Power BI, and Excel, along with excellent communication abilities and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage, migrate, and update SQL databases.
• Experience connecting multiple systems via APIs.
• Strong skills in building dashboards and automated reports.
• Ability to design interactive forms and collect data.

Responsibilities

• Understand user needs and document workflows.
• Identify inefficiencies and design automated solutions.
• Translate operational needs into actionable KPIs.
• Work closely with multiple departments for collaboration.

Skills

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

Power BI

Excel / Advanced Excel

Microsoft Forms

Python

Job description

Job Title – IT Business Systems Analyst

Duration – 11-03-2025 to 05-01-2026

Location – Sacramento, CA (Remote Work) (Local profile only)

Visa - EAD, GC-EAD, TN

Technical & Software Skills

• Database & Data Management: SQL Server - Ability to manage, migrate, and update SQL databases, including creating relationships, indexes, keys, and handling backend data operations.
• Microsoft Access: Understand legacy Access databases, front-end forms, and back-end updates; ability to migrate Access data to SQL/modern platforms.
• Data Integration / APIs: Experience connecting multiple systems via APIs, automated data feeds.
• Data Cleaning & Transformation: Handling large datasets, removing duplicates, normalizing data, integrating data across multiple systems.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Power BI: Strong skills in building dashboards, KPIs, automated reports, filtering, slicers, drill-through, and using service accounts/gateways.
• TIC (Toad Intelligence Central): Experience building scheduled and parameterized reports.
• Excel / Advanced Excel: PivotTables, formulas, macros/VBA, connecting to external databases for reporting.

Forms & Data Collection Tools

• Microsoft Forms & Canvas / Power Apps: Ability to design interactive forms, collect data from multiple users, handle attachments, and integrate with SQL/Power BI.
• Adobe Forms: Optional experience, as replacement for Wufoo.
• Process Automation: Experience using Power Automate or equivalent to automate data flows from forms to databases or dashboards.

Analytical & Project Skills

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Ability to understand user needs, document workflows, create functional specifications.
• Business Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in manual processes and design automated, streamlined solutions.
• Dashboard & Metrics Design: Translate operational needs into actionable KPIs, metrics, and visualizations.
• Problem-Solving / Troubleshooting: Debugging slow or failing systems, tracking down data issues across multiple sources.

Communication & Collaboration Skills

• Work closely with multiple departments: Operations, Accounting, Properties, TSA, Concessions, CMMS, Airside, IT, and external vendors.
• Ability to explain technical solutions in non-technical language to end-users.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors for system implementation.

Security & Compliance Awareness

• Understanding of restricted or sensitive data handling (airport security, TSA data).

Additional Desirable Skills

• Scripting / Automation: Python, PowerShell, or similar for automating data processes.
• Project Management Experience: Experience with Jira/other ticketing systems for tracking implementation tasks.
• Change Management / Training: Ability to train staff on new systems and ensure adoption.
• Attention to Detail: Managing multiple reports, dashboards, and manual processes without errors.