IDP Power BI Data Analyst

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Power BI Data Analyst to transform complex financial, operational, and program data into actionable insights for aerospace programs.

This on-site role develops dashboards, data models, and analytics solutions to improve financial transparency and decision-making across business units. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining BI dashboards, collaborating with finance, program management, and IT teams, ensuring data accuracy, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience in data management, analysis, reporting, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that support financial performance tracking, program sustainability, contract lifecycle management, and forecasting across aerospace operations.
• Partner closely with financial services, program management, and operational leaders to understand analytical needs and translate them into scalable BI solutions.
• Develop and optimize data models that integrate financial data with aerospace operational datasets, including supply chain, labor costs, and contract deliverables.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial workflows by applying strong data governance practices, validating inputs and outputs, and performing regular QA checks.
• Analyze financial trends, cost drivers, program variances, and operational KPIs to highlight risks, opportunities, and performance insights for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with IT and business enterprise systems teams to ensure secure, efficient data pipelines that support high-volume aerospace financial data.
• Troubleshoot report issues and implement process improvements to ensure continuous reporting reliability and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide training and support to cross functional users, equipping them to use and interpret dashboards and leverage BI tools effectively.
• Stay current on Power BI and evolving best practices in financial data management.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

DAX

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

Power Apps

Job description

Department: Industry & Defense Research

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00pm; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Details

The Power BI Data Analyst supports a rapidly growing operationwithin the aerospace industry by transforming complex financial,operational, and program level data into clear, actionableinsights. This role develops and maintains enterprise dashboards,data models, and analytics solutions that enhance financialtransparency, strengthen decision-making, and drive optimizedperformance across diverse aerospace programs and businessunits.

Job Summary

Provides statistical analysis for assigned project(s), buildsdatabases and data tools, assists with data security andconfidentiality, and generates required reports. Providesrecommendations to leaders on strategies and evaluates reporting,ensuring project meets specific requirements.

Essential Functions

Provides support and guidance to project leaders on businessevaluation strategies through the development of forecasting andprediction model(s).

Recommends and supports program(s) through the design, development,and implementation of databases, data analyses and data securityand confidentiality to ensure compliance.

Assists with the development and submission of reports to meetproject needs.

Job Duties

Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that supportfinancial performance tracking, program sustainability, contractlifecycle management, and forecasting across aerospaceoperations.

Partner closely with financial services, program management, andoperational leaders to understand analytical needs and translatethem into scalable, reliable BI solutions.

Develop and optimize data models that integrate financial data withaerospace operational datasets, including supply chain, laborcosts, and contract deliverables.

Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial workflows byapplying strong data governance practices, validating inputs andoutputs, and performing regular QA checks.

Analyze financial trends, cost drivers, program variances, andoperational KPIs to highlight risks, opportunities, and performanceinsights for executive leadership.

Collaborate with IT and business enterprise systems teams to ensuresecure, efficient data pipelines that support high-volume aerospacefinancial data.

Troubleshoot report issues and implement process improvements toensure continuous reporting reliability and stakeholdersatisfaction.

Provide training and support to cross functional users, equippingthem to use and interpret dashboards and leverage BI toolseffectively.

Stay current on Power BI and evolving best practices in financialdata management.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science,or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience in data management, analysis,reporting, and statistics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

2+ years of demonstrated experience developing financial andoperational dashboards in Power BI.

Strong understanding of DAX, Power Apps, data modeling, andenterprise BI concepts.

Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases that housefinancial and program data.

Ability to analyze financial datasets and translate insights forboth technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy,especially within high-value, high-impact financialenvironments.

Analytical and critical thinking

Financial acumen and business insight

Clear communication and stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced, high-visibility environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, accounting, informationsystems, or a related field.
• Background in financial analytics, cost accounting, or programfinancial management.
• Experience working in aerospace, research & development, or defense-related industries.
• Power BI certification or other relevant credentials.

Preferred License/Certifications/Training

• Power BI certification or other relevant credentials.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation.