Lead Business Intelligence Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a data analytics leader to drive customer engagement, roadmap development, and data-driven solutions across multiple teams in Peoria.

You will shape analytics strategy, deliver BI and AI-enabled applications, and guide prioritization and governance for the ICD analytics portfolio. Responsibilities include leading analytics projects, partnering with engineering and manufacturing, and championing standardized data-driven decision making within the Product Support &

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 8 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to ensure accuracy and high precision in tasks.
• Effective communications to convey ideas and needs clearly.
• Knowledge of business data analysis techniques to interpret data.
• Knowledge of activities to assess and document business opportunities including benefits and risks.
• Knowledge of requirement analysis methods to elicit and record business functionality.
• Knowledge of product design and development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagement activities including project intake, prioritization, requirements gathering, roadmap development, and solution adoption.
• Drive strategic analytics, reporting, application development, automation, and AI portfolio.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, commercial, manufacturing, and product teams to identify opportunities and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of Power BI, Sigma, Snowflake, web applications, and AI-enabled business solutions.
• Facilitate project governance, stakeholder communications, risk management, and milestone tracking across the ICD analytics portfolio.
• Champion process improvement, standardization, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Accuracy & detail

Effective communication

Business data analysis

Business assessment

Requirements analysis

Product design & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 8 years experience

Tools

Power BI

Sigma

Snowflake

SQL

Data modeling

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Technology, Digital and Data

Additional Information

• Location: Peoria, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do

• Lead customer engagement activities including project intake, prioritization, requirements gathering, roadmap development, and solution adoption.
• Drive strategic analytics, reporting, application development, automation, and AI portfolio.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, commercial, manufacturing, and product teams to identify business opportunities and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of Power BI, Sigma, Snowflake, web applications, and AI-enabled business solutions.
• Facilitate project governance, stakeholder communications, risk management, and milestone tracking across the ICD analytics portfolio.
• Champion process improvement, standardization, and data-driven decision making.

What You Have (Basic Requirements)

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in related field or 8 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Business Data Analysis: Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.
• Business Assessment: Knowledge of the activities, tasks, practices and deliverables for assessing and documenting business opportunities; ability to assess the benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong knowledge of Undercarriage (UC), Ground Engaging Tools (GET), Wear Components, Maintenance Components, and related value-chain processes.
• Experience developing business cases and roadmaps for enterprise analytics, applications, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Experience with Power BI, Sigma, Snowflake, SQL, data modeling, and modern analytics platforms.
• Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, Microsoft Copilot, and emerging digital technologies.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience serving as customer-facing analytics lead responsible for strategic project portfolios.
• Previous experience supporting ICD Wear & Maintenance Components organizations.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial, and product organizations.

What You Will Get

This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 22, 2026 - October 6, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.