Business Intelligence Analysts

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 47,350 - 144,820; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst to produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories. The role involves maintaining business intelligence tools and analyzing data to identify trends and markets for product development. Candidates should possess critical thinking skills and experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel and Python. The salary ranges from $47,350 to $144,820 annually.

Responsibilities

• Maintain or update business intelligence tools and databases.
• Collect business intelligence data from industry reports and public information.
• Analyze technology trends to identify future product development markets.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Active Learning

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

MySQL

SAP

Job description

What is a Business Intelligence Analyst?

Example of Business Intelligence Analyst Job Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

Life As a Business Intelligence Analyst

• Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.
• Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.
• Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
• Analyze technology trends to identify markets for future product development or to improve sales of existing products.
• Create or review technical design documentation to ensure the accurate development of reporting solutions.
• Conduct or coordinate tests to ensure that intelligence is consistent with defined needs.

Qualities of a Business Intelligence Analyst

These are the skills Business Intelligence Analysts say are the most useful in their careers:

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Salary for a Business Intelligence Analyst

The average yearly salary of a Business Intelligence Analyst ranges between $47,350 and $144,820.

Tools & Technologies Used by Business Intelligence Analysts

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Python
• jQuery
• Microsoft Access
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• The MathWorks MATLAB