Business Intelligence Analyst

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Symbiotic Consulting Group, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!We are seeking a hands‑on Business Intelligence Analyst with deep experience building Power BI semantic models and reports to transform complex data into clear, trusted insights. This role is highly execution‑oriented and requires strong analytical skills, comfort working directly with data, and the ability to translate business questions into well‑designed models, measures, and visualizations.The ideal candidate will own Power BI solutions end‑to‑end—spanning data analysis, semantic modeling, DAX, and report development—while partnering closely with business stakeholders and IT/data teams within a governed analytics environment.Qualifications5+ years of hands‑on experience in business intelligence, analytics, or reporting roles with a strong focus on Power BI developmentAdvanced proficiency in Power BI, including:Building and maintaining Power BI semantic modelsDeveloping production‑quality reports and dashboardsWriting and optimizing DAX measures for analytical use casesStrong data analysis skills, with the ability to:Explore, validate, and interpret dataIdentify trends, anomalies, and root causesTranslate business questions into analytical logic and metricsSolid SQL experience, including writing, modifying, and troubleshooting queries used for reporting and modelingExperience designing clean, scalable data models, including star schemas, relationships, and reusable metricsFamiliarity with governed self‑service analytics and Citizen IT models in Power BI (datasets, certified/promoted content, shared measures)Strong understanding of business operations, KPIs, and performance metrics, with the ability to challenge assumptions using dataExperience working cross‑functionally with IT, data engineering, and business teamsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical concepts and data findings to non‑technical stakeholdersAbility to work independently, take ownership of BI assets, and drive solutions from concept through deliveryComfort leading in‑person working sessions and collaborating directly with business leadersKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain Power BI semantic models that support consistent, reliable reporting and analysis across the organizationPerform hands‑on data analysis to understand business drivers, validate data quality, and uncover actionable insightsDevelop Power BI reports and dashboards that clearly communicate trends, performance, and key business outcomesTranslate business questions and requirements into:Analytical logicDAX measuresSQL queriesIntuitive Power BI visualizationsLead the consolidation and rationalization of existing reports into standardized, scalable Power BI solutionsEnsure semantic consistency across models and reports, including metric definitions, calculation logic, filters, and naming conventionsPartner with IT and data engineering teams to:Understand source dataAddress data gaps or quality issuesAlign on modeling and refresh strategiesSupport and guide business users in a self‑service analytics environment, enabling them to confidently consume and extend trusted datasetsConduct in‑person working sessions to gather requirements, review data findings, and iterate on reports with stakeholdersContinuously improve Power BI assets by identifying opportunities for optimization, simplification, and automation