Business Intelligence Analysts

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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Business Intelligence Analyst, Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Intelligence Analyst, Market Intelligence Analyst, Market Intelligence Consultant, Strategic Business and Technology Intelligence Consultant, Strategist

Tasks

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Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
Maintain library of model documents, templates, or other reusable knowledge assets.
Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.
Analyze competitive market strategies through analysis of related product, market, or share trends.
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.
Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.
Disseminate information regarding tools, reports, or metadata enhancements.
Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.
Identify and analyze industry or geographic trends with business strategy implications.
Communicate with customers, competitors, suppliers, professional organizations, or others to stay abreast of industry or business trends.
Create or review technical design documentation to ensure the accurate development of reporting solutions.
Analyze technology trends to identify markets for future product development or to improve sales of existing products.
Conduct or coordinate tests to ensure that intelligence is consistent with defined needs.

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Technology Skills

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Access software — Citrix
Accounting software — Fund accounting software; Tax software
Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics ; Minitab ; SAS ; The MathWorks MATLAB (see all 6 examples)
Application server software — GitHub ; Oracle WebLogic Server ; Red Hat WildFly
Backup or archival software — Veritas NetBackup
Business intelligence and data analysis software — Apache Spark ; MicroStrategy ; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition ; Qlik Tech QlikView (see all 6 examples)
Communications server software — IBM Domino
Computer aided design CAD software — PTC Creo Parametric
Content workflow software — Atlassian JIRA
Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud The Raiser’s Edge; Oracle Eloqua; Oracle Siebel Marketing Resource Management; Salesforce software
Data base management system software — Amazon DynamoDB ; Apache Hive ; Elasticsearch ; MongoDB (see all 13 examples)
Data base reporting software — Information Builders WebFOCUS; Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services ; SAP Crystal Reports ; SiSense Prism (see all 7 examples)
Data base user interface and query software — Airtable; Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 ; Oracle JDBC ; Transact-SQL (see all 14 examples)
Data mining software — Data warehouse software; Google Analytics ; Informatica Data Explorer; SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse
Desktop communications software — Eko; Skype
Desktop publishing software — Microsoft Publisher
Development environment software — Apache Ant ; Apache Kafka ; Common business oriented language COBOL ; Go (see all 17 examples)
Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Electronic mail software — IBM Notes ; Microsoft Exchange ; Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise application integration software — Extensible markup language XML ; IBM InfoSphere DataStage; IBM WebSphere ; Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS (see all 5 examples)
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics GP ; NetSuite ERP ; Oracle Hyperion ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (see all 10 examples)
Enterprise system management software — IBM Power Systems software; Splunk Enterprise
File versioning software — Git
Financial analysis software — Delphi Technology; IBM Unica Enterprise; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Graphical user interface development software — Salesforce Visualforce
Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Flash; Microsoft Visio
Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMS; Oracle Taleo
Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis
Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software ; Geographic information system GIS software
Medical software — Epic Systems ; Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS ; Medical condition coding software ; MEDITECH software (see all 5 examples)
Metadata management software — CA Erwin Data Modeler; Data modeling software
Network monitoring software — Nagios ; Wireshark
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software — Virtual private networking VPN software
Object or component oriented development software — Advanced business application programming ABAP ; Apache Groovy ; jQuery ; Scala (see all 13 examples)
Object oriented data base management software — Hibernate ORM; PostgreSQL
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Operating system software — Microsoft Windows Server ; Oracle Solaris ; Red Hat Enterprise Linux ; UNIX Shell (see all 12 examples)
Portal server software — Apache HTTP Server
Presentation software — Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint
Program testing software — Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
Project management software — Confluence ; Microsoft Project ; Microsoft SharePoint ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Requirements analysis and system architecture software — Unified modeling language UML
Sales and marketing software — Google AdWords ; Marketo Marketing Automation
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Transaction security and virus protection software — McAfee; Symantec
Transaction server software — Customer information control system CICS
Video creation and editing software — YouTube
Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Facebook ; Google Sites
Web platform development software — Apache Tomcat ; Django ; JavaScript Object Notation JSON ; Microsoft ASP.NET (see all 17 examples)
Word processing software — Google Docs ; Microsoft Word

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Knowledge

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English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Skills

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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Abilities

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Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Work Activities

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Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Detailed Work Activities

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Prepare analytical reports.
Analyze market or customer related data.
Create databases to store electronic data.
Develop models of information or communications systems.
Develop information communication procedures.
Update computer database information.
Report information to managers or other personnel.
Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
Document technical specifications or requirements.
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
Collect data about customer needs.
Document operational procedures.

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Work Context

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Electronic Mail — 90% responded “Every day.”
Spend Time Sitting — 76% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
Structured versus Unstructured Work — 52% responded “A lot of freedom.”
Telephone — 48% responded “Every day.”
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 76% responded “Every day.”
Freedom to Make Decisions — 48% responded “A lot of freedom.”
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 48% responded “Very important.”
Face-to-Face Discussions — 67% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Contact With Others — 52% responded “Contact with others most of the time.”
Time Pressure — 43% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
Work With Work Group or Team — 38% responded “Very important.”
Duration of Typical Work Week — 67% responded “40 hours.”
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 40% responded “Important results.”
Frequency of Decision Making — 33% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 29% responded “Extremely important.”
Letters and Memos — 38% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Coordinate or Lead Others — 38% responded “Important.”
Level of Competition — 62% responded “Moderately competitive.”
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 30% responded “Continually or almost continually.”

Job Zone

Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
76	Bachelor’s degree
14	Master’s degree
5	Post-baccalaureate certificate

Credentials

Interests

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Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Styles

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Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Work Values

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Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

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