Data Analyst - Power BI
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Job Title: Data Analyst - Power BI
Location: Remote – Must be willing to work EST hours
About Us:
A data-driven company, specializing in advanced analytics and digital transformation solutions. We are looking for a Data Analyst with deep technical expertise in Power BI and strong industry experience to join our team and help drive impactful business insights through best-in-class data visualization and reporting solutions.
Role Overview:
We’re seeking a seasoned Business Data Analyst - Power BI who brings technical mastery and strategic insight to deliver cutting-edge reporting solutions across the insurance value chain. The ideal candidate is an expert in Power BI, SQL, DAX, M Query, and TMDL, with a robust understanding of Snowflake.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance Power BI reports and datasets with a focus on scalability, cleanliness, and usability.
- Use SQL, DAX, and M Query to perform complex data modeling, transformation, and analysis.
- Leverage Tabular Model Definition Language (TMDL) to programmatically manage and version tabular models.
- Integrate AI capabilities in Power BI (e.g., AI visuals, smart narratives, external AI services) to enhance insights and storytelling.
- Design and manage Snowflake views and dynamic tables to support enterprise data warehousing practices.
- Apply advanced data analytics and critical thinking to derive meaningful insights from large and complex datasets.
- Build complex visualizations and trend analyses aligned with strategic and operational decision-making in the insurance domain.
- Perform advanced Excel-based analysis including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and related functions.
- Utilize tools such as Measure Killer to streamline and optimize DAX measures across reports.
- Apply Power BI best practices including parameters, aggregations, data grouping, and data dictionary development for consistent reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver insightful, user-friendly solutions.
- Enforce disciplined dataset governance to ensure data security, documentation, and compliance with organizational standards.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on Power BI development experience.
- Expert-level proficiency in SQL, DAX, and M Query.
- Hands-on experience with TMDL for tabular model management.
- Experience integrating AI features within Power BI.
- Advanced Snowflake skills for managing views and dynamic tables.
- Strong analytics capabilities and business acumen.
- Skilled in Excel, with a solid command of advanced functions and data analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with tools like Measure Killer to improve report performance and maintainability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and disciplined in data governance practices.
Work Arrangement:
- Remote role
- Must be available during (EST) business hours.
Why Join?
- Work with a passionate, mission-driven team committed to transforming the insurance industry with data.
- Tackle complex, high-impact projects that influence strategic decisions.
- Enjoy a flexible remote work culture with an emphasis on collaboration, growth, and innovation.
