Business Intelligence Analyst - BUSIN001830-00001 (Onalaska, WI)

Altra Federal Credit Union is hiring an experienced and self-motivated Business Intelligence Analyst to join its innovative and strategic team of IT professionals. Within data analytics, business intelligence has a very specific role: to convert data into useful & timely information to answer business questions. This position will be a primary catalyst for the development and communication of a business intelligence strategy that outlines the vision and roadmap for Altra’s journey to promote data-driven decision making resulting in high-quality and cost-effective business results.  

The Business Intelligence Analyst will cultivate and promote a culture of self-service reporting. This results-oriented change agent will collaborate with operational functions throughout the credit union to collect, organize, and analyze data while providing insights and developing reporting structures to support decision making and process improvement activities. This position is responsible for implementing the latest business intelligence technology, addressing gaps within Altra’s data infrastructure, and creating and maintaining documentation of data elements, paginated reports, and dashboards.  

The Business Intelligence Analyst will be an expert in Microsoft’s SQL Server Reporting Services (aka ReportBuilder), Power BI development in the cloud (Power BI Service) and on-premises (Power BI Report Server), including development for the Power BI mobile application. This position will provide technical support to colleagues, teaching them to utilize these tools and interfaces to further advance Altra’s overall data analysis skillset across all business units.  

To be considered for this position, candidates will meet the following qualifications that are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required:  

• High school diploma, GED or HSED and a two-year college degree (or equivalent) or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school. A four-year degree specializing in data science or business analysis is preferred.
               
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in report writing and/or other business intelligence functions. Prior experience within depository financial institutions is preferred.
               
• Certifications in Power BI, SQL Server, SSRS or other BI skills are highly preferred. Or willing to obtain these certifications.
               
• Demonstrated knowledge of SELECT, CREATE, ALTER and DROP statements in SQL, specifically for Oracle and SQL Server.
               
• Advanced knowledge of reporting and dashboarding tools and a commitment to transfer these skills to SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI.
               
• Advanced knowledge of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and the M Query Language is strongly preferred.

In addition, candidates must be creative thinkers and innovative problem solvers with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. Candidates must be able to perform detailed work in an organized, self-motivated, and accurate manner to meet multiple deadlines and priorities.  

This position is full time, 40-hours a week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Business Intelligence Analyst position is located at the Operations Center in Onalaska, WI, however, work from home / remote work opportunities are available after 3-6 months of employment once successfully completing all position-specific training, demonstration of consistent and satisfactory work performance and have approved workspace and high-speed internet access.  

Pay and Benefits:  

• Competitive starting pay
               
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, group life insurance, supplemental life insurance options, etc., and more!
               
• Up to a 6% Employer-matched 401(k) + additional 3% employer contribution
               
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and your birthday off (paid)!
               
• Employee-only perks and discounts

Why join the Altra team?  

• Commitment to community engagement with a focus on youth initiatives; diversity, equity, and inclusion; financial literacy; and Altra Gives Back campaigns, focused on giving back to the communities we serve!
               
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities – job shadows, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of Altra) and peer mentorship programs, on-site training, tuition assistance, and our very own Altra University!
               
• An Innovative and forward-thinking culture driven by our dedicated Business Innovation team.
               
• An award-winning wellness program that promotes a work life balance and healthy living! Monthly challenges, employee assistance and chaplaincy services, membership discounts, a Fitbit for all employees on Day 1.

Altra is proud to be a Great Place to Work® certified company five years in a row; 93% of our employees say Altra is a great place to work! At Altra, we invest in each other and work together to make a difference in the communities we serve and to help people live their best life!  

We support diversity in the workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team, it’s where YOU belong!  

Experience

• A two-year college degree (or equivalent) or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school is required.
               
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in report writing and/or other business intelligence functions.

• A four-year degree specializing in data science or business analysis is preferred.
               
• Prior experience within depository financial institutions is preferred.
               
• Certifications in Power BI, SQL Server, SSRS or other BI skills are highly preferred. Or willing to obtain these certifications.
               
• Demonstrated knowledge of SELECT, CREATE, ALTER and DROP statements in SQL, specifically for Oracle and SQL Server.
               
• Advanced knowledge of reporting and dashboarding tools and a commitment to transfer these skills to SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI.
               
• Advanced knowledge of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and the M Query Language is strongly preferred.

Education

• Associates or better in Data Analytics or related field
               
• High School or GED or better

• Technical/other training or better in Data Analytics or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification - SQL
               
• Certification - SSRS
               
• Certification - Power BI