*This is a hybrid role (one day a week, Wednesdays in our Novi office). Altarum is seeking a talented and motivated Business Intelligence Specialist with a robust background in data analysis, to create, deploy, and manage BI and reporting solutions with Power BI, Cognos Analytics, and other tools. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience in BI and data analysis, with a strong ability to transform data into actionable insights that drive business decisions.
Responsibilities
Generates reports, visualizations, dashboards, and metrics to provide business insights and support decision-making
Uses Power BI, and Excel for meaningful data presentations
Builds analytical data models, manages data integration, data preparation, and supports the business use of data
Performs ETL operations to load data into Power BI for accurate reporting
Creates data warehouses used for reporting or analysis
Collaborates with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and understand business needs
Ensure timely delivery of BI solutions that meet business requirements
Works with data stewards and data and application owners to improve the quality, availability and useability of enterprise data assets
Optimizes and maintains current Power BI solutions for better performance and usability
Ensures data accuracy and integrity through regular audits and validation
Creates and maintains documentation that includes the design, requirements, schemas, data models, among others
Ensures compliance with data governance and security policies
Trains and supports business users in effective Power BI usage
Stays up to date on industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually enhance the BI function and support business growth
Shares innovative ideas to evaluate new data analytics and AI technologies for meeting the organization's information needs
Qualificiations
BS degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field
4+ years as a business intelligence specialist or analyst using Power BI, Cognos Analytics, Tableau, or similar tools
Experience with Microsoft BI stack including Power BI, SSIS, Microsoft SQL Server, or Microsoft Fabric
Proficiency in data modeling, DAX, and M code within Power BI
Familiarity with data integration and ETL processes to connect Power BI to various data sources
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to translate complex data into meaningful insights
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Costpoint, UKG,and Cognos Analytics experience are a plus
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a quick learner. Should have extensive reporting and analytics experience, and be eager to grow technically through hands-on experience and learning
MS degree is a plus
ABOUT ALTARUM: Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results. We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all. In addition to the meaningful and challenging work, Altarum offers an outstanding benefits program that includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing), a flexible work environment, and much more. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us. Altarum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
