BI/Data Analyst Lead

Job Title: BI/Data Analyst Lead

 Location: Saint Louis, MO

 Employment Type: Contract

About Us:

 DMV IT Service LLC is a trusted IT consulting firm, established in 2020. We specialize in optimizing IT infrastructure, providing expert guidance, and supporting workforce needs with top-tier staffing services. Our expertise spans system administration, cybersecurity, networking, and IT operations. We empower our clients to achieve their technology goals with a client-focused approach that includes online training and job placements, fostering long-term IT success.

Job Purpose:

The Data Analytics Lead will be a key strategic influencer, responsible for championing a data-centric culture and aligning analytics initiatives with organizational goals. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to uncover insights, deliver tailored business intelligence solutions, and foster informed decision-making through effective data visualization and reporting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote Data-Driven Culture: Advocate for data-informed decision-making across all levels of the organization by demonstrating the value and impact of data analytics and BI tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments to understand specific data challenges and design custom BI strategies that support operational goals.
• BI Tools Oversight: Lead the deployment, configuration, and management of business intelligence platforms to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business needs.
• Training & Enablement: Create and deliver training sessions and documentation to empower teams in using BI tools effectively and interpreting data accurately.
• Data Exploration & Analysis: Investigate complex data sets to reveal patterns, trends, and key insights that influence strategic decision-making.
• Dashboard & Report Development: Build and manage interactive dashboards and standardized reports that track performance metrics and key indicators.
• Process Optimization: Continuously assess current BI practices and identify opportunities to enhance data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and user accessibility.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for analytics-related initiatives, building strong relationships with business stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Impact Measurement: Define success metrics for BI initiatives and track performance to evaluate outcomes and refine strategy accordingly.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Looker) and data visualization best practices.
• Proficiency in data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and analytics techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data in a clear and compelling way.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across various teams and departments.
• Experience with change management and driving cultural shifts toward data-first thinking.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).