Occupation · SOC 15-2051.01
Business Intelligence Analysts
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Median wage
$112,590
$63,650–$194,410
Projected growth
+33.5%
Faster than average
Annual openings
8,250
per year
Employed (US)
233,440
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
3,386 mapped
Core skills
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningWritingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisMonitoringLearning StrategiesInstructingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationPersuasionProgrammingNegotiationManagement of Personnel ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisOperations AnalysisManagement of Financial ResourcesOperations MonitoringManagement of Material ResourcesTechnology DesignScienceOperation and ControlTroubleshootingRepairingInstallationEquipment SelectionEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEconomics and AccountingCommunications and MediaEducation and TrainingSales and MarketingDesignAdministrativeEngineering and TechnologySociology and AnthropologyGeographyPsychologyLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human ResourcesProduction and ProcessingHistory and ArcheologyTelecommunicationsPublic Safety and SecurityFine ArtsPhilosophy and TheologyForeign LanguageTransportationTherapy and CounselingMedicine and DentistryMechanicalFood ProductionBuilding and ConstructionPhysicsChemistryBiology
Technology & tools
AJAXActuate Eclipse BIRTAdobe AcrobatAdobe ActionScriptAdobe DreamweaverAdvanced business application programming ABAPAirtableAlteryx softwareAmazon DynamoDBAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Amazon RedshiftAmazon Web Services AWS softwareApache AntApache CassandraApache GroovyApache HTTP ServerApache HadoopApache HiveApache KafkaApache PigApache SolrApache SparkApache StrutsApache TomcatAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRABashBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeBusiness Objects Data IntegratorCC#C++Citrix cloud computing softwareCommon business oriented language COBOLCustomer information control system CICSData modeling softwareData warehouse softwareDatabase softwareDelphi TechnologyDjango
Representative tasks
Analyzing Data or InformationWorking with ComputersProcessing InformationInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsThinking CreativelyEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDocumenting/Recording InformationProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationTraining and Teaching OthersCoaching and Developing OthersJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleScheduling Work and ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesDeveloping and Building TeamsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersPerforming Administrative ActivitiesSelling or Influencing OthersMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesStaffing Organizational UnitsAssisting and Caring for OthersPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentControlling Machines and Processes
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Standard business reports — generate using established templates and BI reporting software under direct supervision to support executive and manager review cycles.Business intelligence databases and dashboards — maintain by performing routine updates and data refreshes following documented procedures in a corporate analytics environment.Industry and geographic trend data — collect from public information sources, purchased reports, and internal field data under guidance from senior analysts.Existing dashboard and report tools — provide basic technical support by troubleshooting common errors and escalating complex issues to senior team members.BI report and dashboard specifications — document using standardized templates, recording data sources, field definitions, and output requirements as directed.Business intelligence data flows — monitor scheduled delivery to end users, flagging delays or discrepancies to supervisors in a structured reporting environment.SQL queries and database user interfaces — execute pre-approved queries to extract structured data sets for analysis under analyst supervision.Quantitative business data — apply foundational mathematics and data validation techniques to verify accuracy of figures prior to report submission.Active listening and information gathering — conduct stakeholder intake conversations to capture reporting requirements under the guidance of a lead analyst.BI and data analysis software tools — operate at a foundational level to produce charts, pivot tables, and summary outputs aligned with team standards.
developing
Custom and standard business reports — generate independently using BI and data analysis software, tailoring outputs to meet specific executive, client, or operational stakeholder needs.Business intelligence dashboards and systems — maintain and update on a recurring basis, applying version control and change documentation in a mid-sized enterprise analytics environment.Timely flow of intelligence information — manage by coordinating scheduled report delivery, resolving pipeline issues, and communicating status updates to business users without close oversight.Technical support for reports and dashboards — provide by diagnosing data quality issues, correcting query logic, and documenting resolutions in a shared knowledge base.Industry and geographic trend analysis — conduct by synthesizing data from multiple sources and translating findings into actionable business strategy implications for management review.BI output specifications — document with sufficient technical detail for handoff to development teams, including data models, KPI definitions, and refresh logic.Spreadsheets and query-based analytical tools — build and refine to automate recurring calculations and reduce manual processing time across departmental reporting cycles.Data collection workflows — design and execute using available industry reports, public data portals, and purchased data sources to populate analytical models consistently.Complex problem-solving under ambiguity — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to diagnose unexpected data patterns and propose corrective actions in familiar analytical contexts.Coordination with cross-functional teams — facilitate by translating business requirements into technical specifications and aligning analyst output with stakeholder expectations during project delivery.
proficient
Enterprise BI tools and integrated database systems — create and deploy end-to-end, including schema design, ETL logic, and dashboard architecture, to serve organization-wide decision-making needs.Non-routine business intelligence problems — resolve autonomously by applying systems analysis and complex problem-solving techniques across the full analytical lifecycle in a professional services environment.Strategic industry and geographic trends — identify and analyze with depth, synthesizing diverse data streams into executive-level insights with direct business strategy and competitive implications.Full-scope BI reporting ecosystems — maintain and continuously improve, evaluating system performance and implementing enhancements that increase reliability and analytical value for stakeholder groups.Advanced BI and data analysis software — configure and extend, including object-oriented development components and web platform integrations, to meet complex organizational reporting requirements.Data governance and documentation standards — establish and enforce across BI outputs, ensuring specifications, data dictionaries, and audit trails meet organizational and regulatory requirements.Ambiguous and incomplete data environments — navigate with tolerance and rigor, applying category flexibility and information ordering to produce defensible analyses from imperfect inputs.Judgment on high-stakes analytical decisions — exercise independently, evaluating methodology tradeoffs and recommending courses of action to senior leadership based on evidence and business context.Technical writing and oral communication — deliver with precision, producing clear written specifications and presenting complex analytical findings persuasively to executive and non-technical audiences.BI user community needs — assess proactively through structured monitoring and stakeholder interviews, prioritizing enhancements that maximize the business value of analytics investments across the organization.
advanced
Organizational BI strategy and roadmap — define and lead, aligning analytics capabilities, tooling investments, and talent development with enterprise business objectives at the executive level.BI frameworks, methodologies, and governance standards — establish organization-wide, setting the principles and practices that guide all business intelligence design, delivery, and data quality assurance.Analytical talent and BI teams — develop and mentor, applying instructing and learning strategy expertise to build a high-performing analytics function across multiple career levels.Enterprise intelligence architecture — architect at scale, overseeing the integration of database management systems, portal servers, and BI platforms into a cohesive and scalable data environment.Strategic business decisions — inform at the executive level by delivering synthesized competitive, economic, and operational intelligence that shapes organizational direction and resource allocation.Cross-functional and cross-industry partnerships — lead by coordinating BI initiatives with technology, finance, operations, and external stakeholders to generate integrated insights across organizational boundaries.Emerging BI technologies and active learning practices — champion organization-wide adoption of, evaluating new tools and methodologies and guiding teams through capability transitions with minimal disruption.Complex, enterprise-wide analytical problems — resolve by applying advanced systems evaluation and mathematical reasoning, setting methodological precedent that elevates the organization's analytical maturity.BI performance and business impact — evaluate at the portfolio level, using systems evaluation techniques to measure ROI on analytics investments and reallocate resources toward highest-value initiatives.Organizational culture of data-driven decision-making — cultivate by modeling intellectual curiosity, integrity in data interpretation, and achievement orientation across all levels of the enterprise.
Also known as
27 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
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