Business Insights Manager

Overview

The Business Insights Manager will lead the development and execution of reporting and analytics across the Operations organization, driving data‑driven decision making and operational excellence.

Position based in Des Moines, IA with a hybrid work model as per company policy. Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship will be considered.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of analysts: manage, mentor, and foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and delivery focus.
• Build analytical capabilities within the team, emphasizing data storytelling, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of dashboards and ad‑hoc reports to ensure they align with business goals and provide actionable insights.
• Assess and modernize data infrastructure to enhance scalability, performance, and maintainability, transitioning deliverables from static outputs to dynamic, insight‑driven analytics.
• Champion data governance and quality: establish quality controls, change‑management processes, and collaborate with IT to maintain data integrity and reliability.
• Partner with business leaders to prioritize initiatives, translate complex data into clear narratives, and act as a strategic advisor on analytics adoption.
• Identify opportunities for automation and advanced analytics, staying current on BI trends and exploring AI and predictive analytics aligned with business strategy.

• 2+ years of experience leading or managing reporting or analytics teams.
• 7+ years of hands‑on SQL experience, including complex queries and performance optimization.
• 5+ years in a business intelligence or analytics role.
• Expertise in Power BI (or equivalent tools such as Tableau, Looker).
• Strong understanding of data architecture, ETL processes, data modeling, and governance frameworks.
• Analytical mindset with experience in statistical or predictive techniques to solve business problems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.
• Preferred: experience in the insurance industry, Microsoft Power Suite (Power Apps, Power Automate), and Python or R for data analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, MIS, Finance (Master’s preferred).

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Hybrid work schedule with current flexibility.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.