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Business Intelligence Analyst




Job Summary:

The Business Intelligence Analyst will gather, analyze, and compile data needed to identify trends and patterns, then make recommendations for business actions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Gathers business intelligence from a variety of sources including company data, industry and field reports, public information, or purchased sources.
  • Assesses market strategies by analyzing related products, markets, or trends.
  • Uses business intelligence data and tools to identify and monitor current and potential customers.
  • Identifies markets for future product development and methods to improve sales of existing products by analyzing technology trends.
  • Compiles business intelligence or trends to support actionable recommendations.
  • Maintains current knowledge of industry and business trends through communication with professional organizations, suppliers, customers, competitors, and other informed individuals.
  • Summarizes financial and economic data reports for review by executives, managers, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to collect and compile relevant data.
  • Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
  • Excellent ability to analyze information and think systematically.
  • Strong business analysis skills.
  • Works well independently and as part of a team.
  • Thorough understanding of the companys business processes and the industry at large.
  • Ability to handle databases and understand technology-driven business intelligence tools.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Computer and Information Science required; Masters degree preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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