Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Title: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Enterprise Data and Analytics

Job Summary

The Senior BI Analyst is responsible for creation and maintenance of both BI and operational reports for the University community. This includes IBM Cognos and Microsoft Power BI development, as well as analyzing transactional source systems to develop, manage, and assist in build of the data warehouse environment. They are the subject matter expert for BI development and will mentor and train other team members. They are part of the EDA BI design strategy focusing on stakeholder needs and satisfaction.

Additional Information

The Enterprise Data and Analytics (EDA) team provides a strong business intelligence environment that helps the University make informed and strategic decisions. This groups manages the Enterprise Data Warehouse and provides reporting, data access, and training.

https://data.illinoisstate.edu/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$84,000 – $90,000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Technology, Business Administration, Marketing Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar field.

2. Five (5) years of full time (or part-time equivalent) professional level work experience which includes all the following:

a. developing and supporting business intelligence or operational reporting solutions, preferably in IBM Cognos, Microsoft Power BI, or similar BI tool
b. Experience developing complex SQL queries
c. Experience utilizing multiple database types, including but not limited to a relational-style database such as Oracle or SQL
d. Experience interacting with end-users and key stakeholders on business intelligence, data warehousing, or operational reporting initiatives
e. Experience using and/or analyzing data structures in a transactional source system, such as an ERP
f. Experience using operational and analytical database concepts

Work Hours

Core work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at workstation for extended periods.
2. Distinguish colors on a monitor.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

April 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental