Power BI-Driven Operations Analyst II

Aleron; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Business Operations Analyst 2 in Tualatin, OR, to drive process improvements and operational analytics within the Global Operations group. Leverage data and Power BI to create dashboards, executive reports, and KPIs that guide strategic decisions.

The role requires 2+ years in analytics and reporting, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. Contract position with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in business operations, process improvement, business analytics, operational excellence, or a related analytical role.
• 2+ years of experience developing reports, dashboards, and business analytics solutions.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel for complex analysis, reporting, data manipulation, and automation.
• 2+ years of experience using Power BI for dashboard creation, reporting, and data visualization.
• 1+ year of experience supporting process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence initiatives.
• 1+ year of experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational or business performance data.
• 2+ years of experience building advanced Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Plan, perform, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization methodologies.
• Develop, automate, and maintain business reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Create impactful data visualizations and executive-level reporting using Power BI and Excel.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Measure operational performance against established KPIs and business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional projects and collaborate with stakeholders to implement process improvements.
• Develop process maps, workflow diagrams, and business documentation.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and support business case development.
• Identify and communicate process gaps while providing data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with data governance standards and reporting best practices.
• Support change management activities related to process, reporting, and systems improvements.
• Deliver presentations and communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data Visualization

Process Improvement

Operational Analytics

KPI Development

Stakeholder Management

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Business Operations Analyst 2 in Tualatin, OR, to drive process improvements and operational analytics within the Global Operations group. Leverage data and Power BI to create dashboards, executive reports, and KPIs that guide strategic decisions.

The role requires 2+ years in analytics and reporting, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. Contract position with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and data governance.