Business Data Analyst

About the Company Business Analyst – Data & Analytics Location: Hybrid – Daytona Beach Area (on-site presence required) Employment Type: Contract Department: Data & Analytics About the Role We are seeking a Business Analyst focused on data, analytics, and reporting to support a modern analytics environment built on Power BI and an enterprise data foundation. This role partners with business stakeholders and analytics delivery teams to define, refine, and deliver trusted insights through standardized datasets, semantic models, dashboards, and reports. The Business Analyst serves as the primary bridge between business needs and analytics execution, ensuring KPIs, metrics, and reporting logic are clearly defined, consistently applied, and aligned to business outcomes. The role operates within an Agile delivery model but is not a Scrum Master or delivery manager. Responsibilities • Business & Analytics Discovery - Partner with business stakeholders to understand decision drivers, reporting needs, and success metrics. • Define and document KPIs, metrics, and business rules. • Requirements Definition & Translation - Translate business needs into structured analytics requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. • Define requirements for Power BI semantic models, datasets, dashboards, and reports. • Analytics Validation & Quality - Validate analytics outputs against KPIs and business requirements. • Support UAT and stakeholder review. • Agile Collaboration - Participate in backlog refinement and sprint planning. • Collaborate with analytics engineers and BI developers. • Enterprise Data Foundation Awareness - Understand enterprise data sources, data flows, and transformation logic. • Ensure alignment to shared datasets and semantic models. • AI-Enabled Ways of Working - Use tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to improve productivity and quality of work. Qualifications • 5+ years as a Business Analyst, with at least 3 years focused on data, analytics, or BI. • Experience defining requirements for Power BI reports and semantic models. • Ability to read and interpret SQL for validation purposes. • Familiarity with Agile delivery and backlog management tools. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Required Skills • Clear, trusted analytics requirements. • Stable, well-prepared backlog. • Consistent, reliable Power BI reporting. • Strong business and analytics team alignment. Preferred Skills • Experience with additional analytics tools and methodologies. • Knowledge of data governance and data quality principles. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.