Description

Lead business analysis efforts for large BI projects and cross-functional initiatives in Des Moines, IA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and gather requirements from senior stakeholders to define project scope.
• Translate complex business needs into detailed functional specifications and data governance standards.
• Perform detailed data validation and support ETL and data model design reviews.
• Develop UAT plans, coordinate testing, and verify BI deliverables meet functional requirements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level BSAs while partnering with BI developers and data engineers.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools, specifically Tableau and Power BI.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and analytics architecture.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies using Jira and Confluence.
• Deep understanding of finance or insurance business processes.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to influence and lead initiatives without formal authority.
• Proven track record of on-time delivery within scope, time, and cost constraints.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree