Business Intelligence Data Analyst (PowerBI)

Are you a highly skilled and motivated analyst who likes problem-solving? Do you have experience working at the interface of finance, IT, business development, and project management (aka PMO) to play a pivotal role in providing insights to support decision-making for the organization? 

Ripple Effect is looking for a Power BI Data Analyst who will prepare and transform data from disparate sources to analyze and translate the results into non-technical insights for users to consume across the organization. The Data Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data visualizations and reports. Joining Ripple Effect means becoming part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values innovation and continuous learning. If you are a highly analytical individual with a passion for data and a drive to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. 

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We embody a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: CIT-DV-03 
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters - Rockville, MD
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular  
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Partial
• Number of Openings: 1 
• Salary Range: $85,086 to $97,848 per year (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Prepare reports, visualizations, and dashboards to communicate key findings and present them to senior leaders.
• Identify problems with data and manually clean data to allow for analysis. 
• Analyze data and performance trends to provide insights and recommendations. 
• Develop and maintain models and visualizations to support business operation activities and decision-making.  
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes and procedures to enhance business operations. 
• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends and best practices to enhance department decision-making. 
• Support the preparation of business cases and justifications for new initiatives and projects.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ years of work experience
• At least 3 years experience with Power BI
• At least 3 years experience with Excel
• Proven experience understanding, cleaning, and combining complex raw data from multiple sources to enable analysis

Basic Requirements 

• Working knowledge of data structures, including relational databases, within enterprise software systems, (e.g., financial, accounting, HR, ERP, CRM)  
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel and advanced skills with Microsoft SharePoint and Teams
• Strong experience with Power BI (including ETL/Power Query, DAX, and data modeling)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Able to clean data to produce accurate and consistent inputs into Power BI or other analysis tools
• Advanced data analytic skills to create insightful BI reports, including the ability to identify underlying data integrity issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills  
• Able to identify and document requirements and present results to relevant business groups
• Able to prioritize among multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• Able to work onsite at Rockville MD location at least once per week
• Able to work in the United States without sponsorship for more than three years

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Prior experience with analyzing data from financial ERP systems, especially JAMIS Prime
• Experience with additional Microsoft Power Platform tools: Power Apps or Power Automate
• Relevant Microsoft certifications, especially Power BI Data Analyst Associate 

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

 Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at [email protected] or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.