Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $4,236.27 - $5,950.53 a month 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Work from home Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Performance dashboard reports Dashboard development Power BI Data visualization software proficiency Data storage Microsoft Access Azure Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Power Automate Technical documentation Banner Data structures Regulatory compliance R Zoom Process improvement Mid-level SQL Database management Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Data quality monitoring SQL Server Management Studio Microsoft Teams SharePoint Developing new training programs Data validation Training & development Root cause analysis Ellucian Data analytics tools Cross-functional collaboration Ad-hoc reporting 2 years Data-driven decision making Communication skills Python Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Business Intelligence Analyst Requisition ID req36322 Working Title Business Intelligence Analyst Position Grade 13 Position Summary UNM Online is looking for a person who enjoys the process of turning data into insight and working collaboratively with an exceptional team as a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst. UNM Online is a department of 14 regular staff and a few student employees. We are driven to expand personal and economic opportunities for our students through the power of higher education. This position plays a role in advancing online education by contributing to the unit's business intelligence operations. The selected candidate will collaborate on data-driven initiatives that support the development and delivery of online courses, degree programs, and institutional priorities. The Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the design, development and delivery of innovative BI solutions that inform both operational and strategic decision-making. The role requires strong, collaborative partnerships across departments and campuses to identify data needs, ensuring the integrity and usability of reports and dashboards. The position also contributes to a broader community of higher education data professionals—sharing best practices, fostering innovation, and helping shape the future of data-informed online learning. At UNM Online, the Business Intelligence Analyst operates in a hybrid work environment that allows for work from home but also involves travel for in-person meetings and events at the Albuquerque Campus and other locations across New Mexico. This is not an exclusively remote position, and the selected candidate will need to live within commuting distance of Albuquerque, NM. Duties and Responsibilities Designs, develops, and maintains reports, data queries, databases, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools to support departmental and institutional initiatives. Collaborates with the unit and partners to define reporting needs, develop integrated analyses, dashboards, reports, and presentations. Maintains and updates existing BI products and dashboards for routine and ad hoc queries from multiple data sources. Monitors and evaluates data sources, ensuring accuracy, integrity, security, and compliance with applicable standards and governance requirements. Validates reports, visualizations, and analyses; conducts root cause analyses and implements appropriate resolutions. Documents BI processes, reporting logic, and data definitions to support accuracy, transparency, and reproducibility. May train staff to update and use databases, dashboards and reports. Supports organizational and process improvement initiatives by providing data analysis and performance insights. Contributes to the development and delivery of training programs to assist end users in understanding and applying BI tools and reports. May represent the unit in University-wide BI and/or data governance communities, sharing knowledge and best practices. Maintains knowledge of trends in higher education, business intelligence, data visualization, and emerging technologies. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge of relational databases, modern data structures, and reporting methods, with the ability to develop solutions for diverse reporting needs. Ability to design, develop, and interpret data visualizations and reports for diverse technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of data governance practices and applicable regulatory requirements. Knowledge of enterprise business intelligence tools, development of customized reports, and publication of self-service dashboards. Ability to resolve data storage and retrieval problems and collaborate with IT staff to design modifications. Knowledge of scripting languages and data visualization software. Skills in documenting business intelligence processes, reporting logic, and data definitions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations, procedures, developing, and implementing new technical strategies and procedures. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies in BI and analytics.

Distinguishing Characteristics Position requirements:

a) Contributes to a team of one or more employees tasked with developing analytics and data visualization to support the Business Intelligence (BI) needs of a department or organizational unit; b) support the development of user requirements, identify data sources and repositories and develop solutions to provide actionable insights; c) create and maintain documents such as end-user manuals and handbooks; d) analyze, interpret and manipulate data; e) support communications and trainings of staff on information resources and data. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working on data teams in a higher education setting. Experience collaborating with data analysts and developers. Experience with query tools or languages such as DAX, Power Query, Python, R, or SQL. Experience with ibi WebFOCUS, Microsoft Power BI, or a comparable business intelligence tool. Experience with database management tools such as DBeaver or SQL Server Management Studio. Experience interpreting and navigating large datasets in higher education, particularly datasets generated by Ellucian Banner and Salesforce. Experience with Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Azure SQL, or SQL Server. The ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and experience with Zoom or other virtual meeting tools. Experience participating in cross-functional projects and collaborations across the university. Personal or professional experience with online learning and educational technologies, and familiarity with online education models and metrics. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department UNM Online (ABP) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular -

Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly:

$4,236.27 - $5,950.53 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 4/24/2026 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is a hybrid position requiring in-person meetings on the Albuquerque Campus and other occasional travel. Remote/hybrid work is subject to UNM Policy 3245. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Submit a resume, cover letter, and UNM application. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html.

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