Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Job no: 521587 Work type:

On Campus Location:

Normal, Illinois 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.

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//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 :

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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 questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver's license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

University Benefit Highlights:

Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Paid benefit time For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ Contact Information for Applicants Colette Homan Human Resources 309-438-8848 cshoman@ilstu.edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .

Application Opened:

03/29/2026 08:00

AM CST Application Closes:

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