Data Analyst

ISC2; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Data Analyst specializing in Power BI. The ideal candidate will design and maintain dashboards to deliver actionable insights. Requires 7+ years experience in data analysis, proficiency in SQL and DAX, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This position promotes diversity and requires minimal travel, with a focus on a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or analytics roles.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and advanced DAX knowledge.
• Experience with data governance, security, and compliance in reporting environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and create reporting solutions.
• Build data models, DAX measures, and optimize report performance.

Skills

Microsoft Power BI

SQL

DAX

Data modeling

ETL concepts

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Data governance tools

Azure Data Services

Job description

Overview

Your Future. Secured. ISC2 is a force for good. As the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, our core values — Integrity, Advocacy, Commitment, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Excellence — drive everything we do in support of our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our globally recognized, award-winning portfolio of certifications provide an independent and globally recognized endorsement of cybersecurity knowledge, skills and experience for all career levels. Our charitable arm, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, enables ISC2 and our members to serve the public by educating the most vulnerable about cyber risks and empowering access to enter and thrive in the cyber profession.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Analyst, specializing in Power BI and modern data platforms. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining data models, dashboards, and reports that deliver actionable insights for business stakeholders. This role requires deep expertise in Power BI along with strong analytical, data modeling, and SQL skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights for business leaders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable reporting solutions.
• Build data models, DAX measures, and calculated columns to optimize report performance and usability.
• Perform data profiling, cleansing, and validation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of reporting outputs.
• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines to integrate multiple data sources into Power BI.
• Conduct in-depth trend analysis, forecasting, and KPI measurement to support business decision-making.
• Implement and enforce data governance, security roles, and row-level security within Power BI.
• Optimize Power BI service environments, including workspace management, dataset refresh schedules, and performance tuning.
• Partner with IT/Data Engineering teams to improve data accessibility, integration, and scalability.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrate high attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Demonstrate proactiveness, resourcefulness, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on expertise with Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong proficiency in SQL.
• Advanced knowledge of DAX and data modeling for complex business scenarios.
• Strong understanding of ETL concepts, data pipelines, and integrations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of other BI/analytics tools, preferred.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, forecasting, or predictive modeling, preferred.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or analytics roles.
• Experience working with relational databases and cloud platforms.
• Experience with data governance, security, and compliance in reporting environments.
• Experience with Azure Data Services, preferred.
• Experience in agile environments, preferred.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading junior analysts, preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Up to 5% travel may be required.
• Work normal business hours and extended hours when necessary.
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods.
• Regular use of office equipment in a remote environment.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable law.