Enterprise Data Lead Analyst

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This position can be located in Billings, MT;
Bend, OR;
Boise, ;
Omaha, NE; or Sioux Falls, SD.

What's Important to You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.

* Student debt employer repayment program.

* 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.

* The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #Team First Interstate .

SUMMARY

The Enterprise Data Lead Analyst uses proven database querying and analytic skills in combination with superior communication abilities to deliver relevant, timely, and insightful information to the business. This position will collaborate and communicate with all levels of management to provide reporting and critical information to support the strategic initiatives and daily operations of the bank's business lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Maintains knowledge of standardized department practices, documentation methodologies, and storage procedures, to ensure alignment on overall department objectives.

* Creates analysis and visualization materials for business data, metrics, and measures which allows staff to align and track data against overall business strategies, goals, and objectives driving innovation, insight, and decision-making.

* Designs, validates, and schedules queries and reports in various databases and reporting environments.

* Works closely with end users and management to evolve, improve, and automate existing data processes.

* Provides data and support in projects relating to business development, operation, risk, and other functional areas.

* Develops specifications, documentation, and end user materials.

* Develops core understanding of the business to consult with decision makers and provide recommendations based on knowledge of the data and business needs.

* Documents and maps existing and desired business processes, using a consistent process mapping approach.

* Collaborates with developers, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts (SME) to establish the technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs.

* Deploys reports, SQL database objects, and applications to on-premises and cloud environments.

* Consolidates issues for further review and develop clear written recommendations that require minimal editing, then presents to and resolves issues with management.

* Identifies and executes appropriate investigative and analytical technologies to interpret and verify results.

* Completes validation practices with the business end-user to ensure follow-up and resolution of exceptions, including specific individual resolution, root-cause analysis, and control gap identification.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Achieve level three certifications within BI environments as defined by the Analytics Center of Excellence (ACE).

* Ability to meet deadlines set-forth by management including, but not limited to: PMO initiatives, Compliance, Regulatory and Executive Mandates.

* Advanced experience using Power BI, Power BI API's and Cmdlets, Git Hub, or other business intelligence visualization tools.

* Ability to lead department initiatives and team meetings without supervision.

* Strong documentation and planning skills are required with the expectation to be held responsible for projected project outcomes.

* Ability to identify and present business cases to management that benefit the department and organization.

* Strong communication skills while maintaining a high-level of professionalism within the organization.

* Expectation to collaborate directly with c-suite level employees on high-level banking initiatives.

* Strong background in Python and SQL syntax and familiarity with relational database structures as well as API Integrations.

* Knowledge and experience using Git or equivalent source control systems.

* Highly proficient in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), and one or more of the following database products: MS SQL Server, IBM Netezza, IBM Sailfish, or related products.

* Must have a good understanding of relational database concepts and strong querying skills.

* Experience working…