Analyst 3, Business Applications (SQL, Power BI, Tableau)

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Data Analyst with 5-8 years of experience in data analysis and business intelligence, with deep expertise in Power BI. This role requires a professional skilled in advanced DAX formulas, Power Query, and custom visualizations. The ideal candidate will excel in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, creating dynamic reports, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and analyze data to generate insights that support business decisions, focusing on Power BI reporting and visualization.
- Develop advanced Power BI dashboards, leveraging DAX formulas for complex calculations and Power Query for efficient data transformation.
- Design and implement custom visuals to enhance data storytelling and meet specific business requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and translate business requirements into effective Power BI data models and reports.
- Conduct data validation and quality checks, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in all reports and visualizations.
- Optimize data models for performance, usability, and scalability across the business.
- Provide ongoing Power BI training, best practices, and support to end-users to maximize adoption and data literacy.
- Stay current with Power BI updates, including DAX enhancements, Power Query features, and new custom visualizations, to continuously improve reporting solutions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Comp science or a related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in data analysis and business intelligence, with 3+ years specializing in Power BI.
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including DAX formulas, Power Query, and custom visual creation.
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
- Proven experience in creating interactive dashboards and visualizations that drive business decisions.
- Excellent understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and data modeling best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to data quality.
- Effective communicator with the ability to present data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with additional BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik) and cloud data environments (e.g., Azure, AWS) is a plus.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.