Data Analyst Associate

We are seeking a Data Analyst Associate who will play a key role in driving business outcomes through AI and Power BI. This role blends traditional analytics and reporting with emerging AI capabilities, focusing on enabling smarter decision-making, improving productivity, and embedding AI-driven insights into everyday business workflows.The ideal candidate is comfortable working with business stakeholders, can quickly develop a deep understanding of data, and is excited about applying Power BI, Copilot, and other AI tools in practical, measurable ways.This position is on site at our office in Fishers, IN 5 days/week.Copilot & AI EnablementPartner with leadership on the intake and prioritization of AI use cases with business teams by defining the problem, desired outcome, and success measuresConfigure, test, and refine Copilot experiences using enterprise data (e.g., Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Power BI, and approved data sources)Contribute to prompt refinement and validate AI outputs for business accuracy and compliance with governance requirementsTrack outcomes and report the impact of Copilot solutions (e.g., time saved, cycle-time reduction, improved insight quality)Data Analysis & Business IntelligenceDesign, develop, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards that deliver actionable insightsDevelop and maintain Microsoft Fabric data pipelines under the guidance of data engineers, and contribute to notebook development for routine analysesTranslate business questions into analytical solutions using data modeling, DAX, and visual storytellingPerform data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support strategic goalsEnsure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across reporting assetsStakeholder PartnershipAlign stakeholders on requirements, definitions (KPIs/metrics), and delivery timelines for analytics and Copilot-enabled solutionsCommunicate insights and recommended actions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring the message to the stakeholderDrive adoption by enabling users through quick guides, office hours, and feedback loops to improve dashboard and Copilot experience usabilityData Practices & GovernancePartner with data engineers/platform teams to resolve data quality issues and improve model readiness for reporting and Copilot scenariosApply governance, security, and compliance requirements by validating data access, sensitivity, and approved sources before releasing BI or Copilot solutionsMaintain technical documentation (data definitions, report logic, and runbooks) so solutions can be supported and reusedShare observations and improvement suggestions with the data governance team to inform policies and standardsRequired QualificationsExperience in a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, or Analytics roleStrong hands-on experience with Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard designSolid SQL skills and experience working with relational data sourcesUnderstanding of analytics concepts such as KPIs, metrics, and data visualization best practicesExperience working directly with business stakeholders to deliver insights and solutionsStrong communication skills (ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences)Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science or related field strongly preferredExperience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, or AI-enabled analytics toolsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and OneLakeFamiliarity with prompt engineering or working with generative AI in a business contextPython or other scripting experience for data analysis or automationFamiliarity with configuring Copilot plugins or custom connectors with guidanceKnowledge of data governance, privacy, and responsible AI practicesExperience measuring adoption and ROI for analytics or AI initiatives