Intelligence Analysts

Business Intelligence Analyst or Business Intelligence Analyst, Intermediate

Location: University Advising

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608295

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

This position is open to multiple work modalities including in person at the Flagstaff Mountain campus, or as a hybrid/remote position within the state of Arizona, with or without accommodation.

Job Description

This position is essential to helping Academic Affairs make data-informed decisions, prioritize student outreach with strategic analytic data, and efficiently scale effective initiatives. Alongside operational analytics, assessment and reporting needs, this role will support divisional leadership business analytic exercises that evaluate the effectiveness of efforts and identify opportunities to maximize impact. The sophistication of this work requires both technical and analytical skills.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Data Extraction and Analysis - 70%

• Gather and analyze key data elements to inform business processes.
• Understand and apply knowledge of appropriate handling of university business intelligence data.
• Compiling information for key stakeholders and provide recommendations for change through data analysis.

Data-Informed Decision Making - 20%

• Works with team to promote a culture of evidence through a commitment to data-informed decision making that informs current and future efforts.
• Collect, extract and analyze appropriate data sources through query or other method to inform or define work.
• Utilize both quantitative and qualitative data sources and valid assessment tactics to make meaning.
• Understand and utilize descriptive and more sophisticated statistical and visualization techniques.
• Collaborate with team and analyze complex data sets to identify patterns, interpret them, hypothesize about root causes, and suggest actions.

Communication - 5%

• Distill important conclusions and recommendations in writing to facilitate broad understanding throughout team.
• Collaborate with team to ensure that data sources, practices, and learnings are documented and transparent to interested parties.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Business Intelligence Analyst, Intermediate

Data Extraction and Analysis - 60%

• Gather and analyze key data elements to inform business processes.
• Produce reports, queries, data representations based on strategic questions/strategic initiatives.
• Understand and apply knowledge of appropriate handling of university business intelligence data.
• Interpret information for key stakeholders and provide recommendations for change through data analysis.

Data-Informed Decision Making - 30%

• Promote a culture of evidence through a commitment to data-informed decision making that informs current and future efforts.
• Collect, extract and analyze appropriate data sources through query or other method to inform or define work.
• Utilize both quantitative and qualitative data sources and valid assessment tactics to make meaning.
• Understand and utilize descriptive and more sophisticated statistical and visualization techniques.
• Review and analyze complex data sets to identify patterns, interpret them, hypothesize about root causes, and suggest actions.

Communication - 5%

• Effectively share and disseminate complex information throughout the organization.
• Distill important conclusions and recommendations in writing to facilitate broad understanding throughout team.
• Collaborate with team to ensure that data sources, practices, and learnings are documented and transparent to interested parties.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Business Intelligence Analyst

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
• 1-2 years of accounting or business experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Business Intelligence Analyst, Intermediate

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of accounting or business experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Experience with data extraction and interpretation.
• Experience with data sources in an educational context, with SQL or other query language extraction.
• Experience with assessment practices.
• 5-10 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Business Intelligence Analyst

Knowledge

• Baseline working knowledge of routine business intelligence tools and processes, including reporting and querying software.
• Knowledge of business activity monitoring and electronic data processing.
• Knowledge of financial analysis/reporting in higher education.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skill in forecasting.
• Data analysis skills.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Communicates effectively.

Business Intelligence Analyst, Intermediate

Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of routine business analysis tools and processes, including data gathering and forecasting methods.
• Knowledge of business activity monitoring and electronic data processing.
• Knowledge of financial analysis/reporting in higher education.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skill in forecasting.
• Data analysis skills.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Analyzes non-routine situations and anticipates issues.
• Communicates effectively.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Business Intelligence Analyst

Anticipated salary range is $51,085 - $63,856. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Business Intelligence Analyst, Intermediate

Anticipated salary range is $58,882 - $73,434. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

April 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6127087

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IT Business Intelligence Analyst III | Power BI

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Date: Apr 7, 2025

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903

Company: APS

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

IT Business Intelligence Analyst III | Power BI

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? We are looking for a highly skilled IT Business Intelligence Analyst III with expertise in Power BI to drive business intelligence solutions that enhance decision-making across APS.

Why Join Us?

This role is a key player in the growth of APS’s Power BI community, enabling teams to leverage data for strategic insights and operational efficiency. You’ll work with business leaders and stakeholders to design, develop, and optimize BI applications, ensuring that critical data is accessible, accurate, and impactful.

What You’ll Do:

+ Collaborate with business leaders to gather and prioritize data and reporting needs.

+ Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards that provide real-time insights and drive business performance.

+ Optimize BI tools by refining data models, indexing, and filtering for efficiency and scalability.

+ Solve complex technical challenges related to data visualization, integration, and performance tuning.

+ Champion the growth of the Power BI community, enabling self-service analytics and fostering best practices.

+ Ensure data integrity and accuracy, supporting decision-making at all levels of the organization.

What We’re Looking For:

+ Strong Power BI expertise, including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling.

+ Experience with SQL, data visualization best practices, and BI architecture.

+ Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

+ Proven experience in optimizing performance and troubleshooting BI tools.

+ Passion for mentoring and empowering others in data-driven decision-making.

Join us and play a critical role in shaping the future of business intelligence at APS!

Apply today to be part of an innovative and data-driven team!

Minimum Requirements

IT Business Intelligence Analyst III | Power BI

+ Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field

+ PLUS six (6) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

+ Requires in-depth level of technical knowledge within a job area and working knowledge of other technical areas to make large decisions within area of direct responsibility

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

+ Knowledge of business intelligence database structures, algorithms, best practices and auditing mechanisms; data warehousing and performance concepts;

+ common and complex business intelligence tools; change control and business intelligence agility methodologies; performance tuning practices; the development of complex SQL inquiries, business intelligence products such as (Tableau, Business Objects, Oracle);

+ Data warehouse objects, dimensions, hierarchies, fact tables, and aggregates; HTML and CSS; practices to create creative designs for information in print, online, and interactive formats; the integration, production, and usability of graphic solutions related to information design;

+ Visual design practices; type, illustration, and layout techniques for information design; specialized visualization tools; database and statistical programming languages (SQL or R).

Major Accountabilities

1) Manages large complex projects and systems relating to information design and business intelligence

2) Evaluates internal customers' needs and abilities in order to provide appropriate solutions

3) Conducts analyses of functional business processes and requirements for a wide range of requests using data in different formats and from various platforms

4) Interprets business requirements and determines BI solutions to meet needs; Provides input to business requirements for the design of solutions

5) Provides input to new technology opportunities with impact on the enterprise-wide BI systems

6) Designs enterprise-wide custom reports/views

7) Researches business problems and creates models that support analysis

8) Analyzes testing results to ensure the solution meets the needs of the business

9) Researches tools, frameworks and mechanisms for BI needs

10) Provides input to standards, policies and procedures for the form, structure, and attributes of the BI tools and systems.

11) Serves as a highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization on information design and business intelligence

12) Leads information design training and provides assistance/expertise to employees

13) Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other information design and business intelligence within job area

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Home Based: Home based employees primarily work from their home offices and come into an APS facility on an as-needed basis.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.