IT Solutions Analyst

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Power BI Solutions Analyst to join our IT team in Des Moines, IA. This role will bridge technical staff and business units, gathering requirements, analyzing options, and driving projects. You will build and maintain Power BI dashboards to support organizational decision-making and reporting.

Located in Des Moines, this hybrid role requires being in the office four days per week with one remote day. 5+ years’ experience and a IT-related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a related role
• Proven ability to build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with customer focus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards based on requirements
• Create visualizations to support business decisions and reporting
• Publish updates with testing, communication, and docs
• Validate data accuracy against source systems and rules
• Troubleshoot reporting issues end-to-end
• Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues
• Document system configurations, processes, and disaster recovery plans
• Participate in project planning and business analysis activities

Skills

Power BI Dashboards

Data analysis

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in IT or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a Power BI Solutions Analyst to join our information technology (IT) team. The Solutions Analyst is a liaison between technical staff and the functional group by understanding business requirements, processes, and cost effectiveness. This role will gather technical requirements, analyze and present alternatives, assist in project planning, and execute projects. The Solutions Analyst will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining Power BI dashboards for the organization.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards based on defined requirements and prioritized intake
• Create clear, usable visualizations that support business decision-making and operational reporting
• Maintain and enhance existing dashboards, including break-fix, performance improvements, and incremental enhancements
• Publish updates using established release practices, including testing, communication, and documentation
• Validate data accuracy by reconciling reports to source systems, expected totals, and business rules
• Troubleshoot reporting issues end-to-end
• Monitor reporting environments for reliability or performance issues and communicate status and resolution progress
• Support user questions and service requests related to dashboards, metrics, and reporting outputs and provide advanced technical support for escalated issues
• Collect, evaluate, and prioritize business enhancement requests; identify process improvement areas
• Assess the impact of business requests related to applications and data flow; present to IT management
• Read, understand, and apply complex technical information; explain information in a way that others can easily understand
• Create, or assist with, project management and business analysis documents for project teams
• Document all aspects of assigned system(s), including hardware, software, licensing, configuration, vendor contacts, procedures, changes and disaster recovery planning
• Contribute to all project phases: plan, analyze, design, build, and test
• Drive collaboration amongst internal and external team members as well as other stakeholders
• Resolve conflict or issues that arise throughout a project; communicate resolution and expectations
• Establish test environments and thoroughly monitor prior to deploying system upgrades
• Utilize standard change management process for all system upgrades and modifications
• Complete all tasks within an agreed upon timeframe including design, configuration, specification, testing, documentation, ongoing support and maintenance
• Mentor others on system management, problem resolution, and project management

What We're Looking For

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in a related role
  • Associate's degree or higher in an IT related field is required, bachelor's degree is preferred
  • LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desired
• Skills:
  • Advanced Power BI skills including building and maintaining dashboards/reports
  • Ability to solve problems and think critically
  • Excellent customer service skills and comfortable talking to customers/internal employees
  • High level of confidentiality, attention to detail, and adaptability
  • Self-motivated with strong time management skills
  • Ability to prioritize and balance competing needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Business acumen and professionalism
  • Team-oriented
• Technology:
  • Highly proficient in Power BI
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn additional specific job-related software upon hire
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in the office 4 days per week - position allows the ability to work remote 1 day per week

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship (such as F-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, AOS portability, etc.) is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.