Business Intelligence Analysts
What is a Business Intelligence Analyst?
A Business Intelligence Analyst is a professional who utilizes data analysis and visualization tools to transform raw data into actionable insights for organizations. Their primary objective is to support the decision-making process by interpreting complex data sets and presenting findings in an understandable format. These analysts are typically involved in collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including internal databases and external market research. They leverage statistical methods and data modeling techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies within the data. Furthermore, Business Intelligence Analysts often collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with business goals, ensuring that data-driven insights are integrated into strategic planning and operational processes. In addition to their analytical skills, they also need strong communication abilities to effectively convey their findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Overall, Business Intelligence Analysts play a crucial role in helping businesses enhance their performance, optimize operations, and remain competitive in the marketplace.
Tasks
- Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.
- Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
- Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.
- Identify and analyze industry or geographic trends with business strategy implications.
Technology Skills
- Development environment software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Web platform development software
- Data base management system software
- Object or component oriented development software
Tools Used
- Computer servers
- High end computer servers
- Laser fax machine
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Photocopiers
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Scanners
Knowledge
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skills
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities
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Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Bachelor's degree
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Master's degree
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Associate's degree
Work Activities
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Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Detailed Work Activities
- Prepare analytical reports.
- Update computer database information.
- Develop information communication procedures.
- Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
- Analyze market or customer related data.
Work Interests
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$61070.0 - $184090.0
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.