T+S USC only W2/1099 Only need LinkedIn need local in Minnesota so candidate can attend any important on-site meetings in Lakeville, MN Notes: This hiring manager is looking for Senior-level candidates – who are driven, great communicators, professional, collaborative, reliable, provide/receive constructive feedback resilient and good with a fast-paced environment. Our client is in the financial industry and the manager describes the company as transparent, clear goals, fast paced, talented teams. Interview Process: One 60-minute TEAMS interview with the hiring leader. Power BI is a hard requirement, also having a Financial Background will be key, as they will be interacting with Finance Accountants etc. as their stakeholders. They currently use Crystal Reports, and are moving to MS Fabric and Mobius. This person will need to be able to work with super complex information and data sets that they will have to translate to business facing folks. True data skills in SQL, MS Fabric, Medallion Architecture, Power BI, Mobius, Salesforce. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Data Business Analyst to join our Azure-based data modernization initiative. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in data analysis, mapping, and modeling, with a strong foundation in SQL and hands-on experience working with large datasets. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, QA, and business and reporting teams to ensure accurate, accessible, and business-aligned data delivery across the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business and data requirements. • Analyze and profile large datasets using SQL to support business intelligence and data engineering needs. • Develop and maintain source-to-target data mapping documents. • Work closely with Data Engineers to validate data transformations and pipeline outputs. • Partner with Power BI Developers to ensure data models are aligned with business use cases. • Document business rules, data logic, and lineage to support data governance and quality initiatives. • Perform gap analysis between current and desired data flows. • Assist in UAT test case definition and execution in collaboration with QA analysts. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or Business Analyst with a focus on data. • Strong SQL skills, including complex queries against large datasets. • Demonstrated experience in data mapping, data profiling, and source-to-target documentation. • Experience working with modern data platforms; familiarity with Microsoft Azure Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake, and/or Microsoft Fabric is a plus. • Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications. • Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing with business and technical stakeholders. • Familiarity with Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery methodologies. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools. • Prior work with CRM (e.g., Salesforce) or ERP data pipelines. • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience with Excel, Visio, and other documentation tools