Business Intelligence Analysts
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
SOC: 15-2051.01
Common Job Titles
Business Intelligence Analyst (BI Analyst)Competitive Intelligence AnalystIntelligence AnalystMarket Intelligence Consultant
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeDesign data warehouse architectures and ETL processes using tools such as Informatica, SSIS, and Teradata to support enterprise reporting needs.Advanced
- KnowledgeDevelop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, and QlikView to communicate insights to stakeholders across the organization.Advanced
- KnowledgeFormulate business intelligence strategies and KPI frameworks collaborating with cross-functional teams to align analytics with organizational objectives.Advanced
- KnowledgeConstruct automated reporting systems and data pipelines using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Shell to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.Advanced
- KnowledgeAnalyze financial and market data from multiple repositories using SQL, Python, and R to identify trends and patterns for business decision-making.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate data quality and integrity across business intelligence systems applying statistical methods and validation techniques to ensure accurate reporting.Proficient
- KnowledgeInterpret complex datasets and analytical results translating technical findings into actionable business recommendations for executive leadership.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques using SAS, SPSS, and MATLAB to forecast market trends and business performance.Developing
- Hands-onOperate big data platforms and cloud-based analytics environments including Apache Hadoop, Spark, AWS, and Azure for large-scale data processing.Developing
- MindsetEngage with business stakeholders to understand analytical requirements actively listening and responding to needs across departments including finance, marketing, and operations.Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Business Intelligence Analysts (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
233,440
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $63,650 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $194,410 |
| Workers on average earn | $124,590 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics4.3/5
- Mathematics3.8/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Administration and Management3.1/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
AJAXAdobe AcrobatAlteryx softwareAmazon DynamoDBAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Amazon RedshiftAmazon Web Services AWS softwareApache CassandraApache HadoopApache HiveApache KafkaApache SparkApache TomcatAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRABashCC#C++DjangoDrupalESRI ArcGIS softwareEclipse IDEElasticsearchEpic SystemsExtensible markup language XMLFacebookGitGitHubGoGoogle AnalyticsGoogle DocsHibernate ORMHypertext markup language HTMLIBM DB2IBM SPSS StatisticsInformatica softwareJavaScriptJavaScript Object Notation JSONLinuxMEDITECH softwareMarketo Marketing AutomationMicrosoft .NET FrameworkMicrosoft ASP.NETMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerShellMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISMicrosoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft Windows ServerMicrosoft WordMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOracle Cloud softwareOracle DatabaseOracle JavaOracle PL/SQLOracle PeopleSoftOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementOracle SQL DeveloperPHPPerlPostgreSQLPythonRRed Hat Enterprise LinuxRubySAP ERPSAP softwareSASSalesforce softwareScalaShell scriptSplunk EnterpriseStructured query language SQLSwiftTableauTeradata DatabaseThe MathWorks MATLABTransact-SQLUNIXUNIX ShelljQuery
Technology Skills
Actuate Eclipse BIRTAdobe ActionScriptAdobe DreamweaverAdvanced business application programming ABAPAirtableApache AntApache GroovyApache HTTP Server
Tools & Equipment
Computer serversData warehouse appliancesLaser facsimile machinesPhotocopiersScannersStorage servers