Business Analyst - Power BI

Business Analyst – Power BI / Hybrid / Syracuse, NY Our client is a well-established enterprise organization seeking a Business Analyst – Power BI to join their team on a 7+ month contract basis in Syracuse, NY. This is a hybrid opportunity requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite. This is a highly visible role supporting business-critical reporting and operational systems. The team is looking for an experienced Business Analyst who can do more than maintain existing reports—they need someone who can build Power BI dashboards from scratch, troubleshoot complex reporting issues, and partner with business stakeholders to deliver meaningful insights. You'll work on challenging projects, gain exposure to enterprise reporting technologies, and play a key role in improving business processes through data-driven solutions. Contract Duration: 7+ Months (Potential for Extension) Required Skills & Experience • 5–8 years of Business Analyst experience in a technical or operations-focused environment • Strong hands-on Power BI experience, including building dashboards and reports from scratch • Experience maintaining and enhancing existing Power BI reporting solutions • Strong SQL experience, including writing and optimizing complex SQL queries • Experience with Microsoft Fabric and live data connections • Business analysis experience including requirements gathering and process improvement • Project management experience coordinating technical initiatives • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining reports • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Desired Skills & Experience • Experience with Python or other coding languages for automation and interim solutions • Experience supporting compensation, reporting, or operational systems • Experience with SharePoint • Familiarity with data governance and production support • Experience improving manual processes through reporting and automation • Experience working in an Agile environment What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown • Power BI dashboard development, maintenance, and reporting • SQL development and data analysis • Microsoft Fabric and live data connections • Python and automation solutions • SharePoint support • Business systems analysis Daily Responsibilities • Analyze business requirements and identify opportunities for process improvements • Build new Power BI dashboards and reports from the ground up • Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing Power BI solutions • Write and optimize SQL queries for reporting and operational needs • Support critical business applications and reporting systems • Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and document solutions • Manage technical projects from requirements through implementation • Develop reporting and visualization solutions that support business decision-making • Monitor reporting performance and recommend system improvements • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions Interview Process • Round 1: Microsoft Teams Interview • Round 2: Onsite Interview You Will Receive The Following Benefits • Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family • Dental & Orthodontia Benefits • Vision Benefits • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • 401(k) including match with pre- and post-tax options • Paid Sick Time Leave • Legal and Identity Protection Plans • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit • 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted By: Nicole MacGlaughlin