Business Intelligence Data Analyst

Business Intelligence Data AnalystIn order to continue and accelerate our growth, we are looking for a Business Intelligence Data Analyst to add to our Seattle, Washington-based team.The BI Data Analyst will review functional requirements and assist with functional specifications. They will develop insights into business and data models and will perform data analysis activities to identify relational data issues. The BI Data Analyst will also review issues identified by offshore development teams and will work with SMEs / Microsoft IT to understand the cause of identified issues (e.g., in report, cube, data mart, or data quality). 3-5 years of experience working with SQL queries, as well as accessing and analyzing data within data marts and cubes, is required. The candidate must have T-SQL query experience as well as browsing and exploring OLAP cubes for data issues.3-5 years of experience working with SQL queries and accessing data within data marts and cubesStrong proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables)Experience in functional / technical specification designExperience accessing data within data marts and cubes preferredExperience with Microsoft SQL Server preferredExperience with VSTF strongly preferredKnowledge of business software: Excel, Power Point, LIVEMEETING, SharePoint PortalDemonstrated expertise in business analysis, modelingAbility to proficiently come up to business requirements/model and gain good understanding of business metricsStrong analytical thinker with problem solving skillsCompensation & Benefits: We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. The BI Data Analyst will be a full-time salaried employee who will accrue company holidays and annual paid time off. One of the most important benefits is the opportunity to work in an incredibly exciting and rapidly growing firm. The best part is that we are a group of highly dedicated and competent professionals that deliver results and have fun along the way.