Role at a glance
- Salary
- $106.4K – $203.6K/yr
- Location
- Multiple Locations, United States United States
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis
- Education
- Bachelor's, Master's
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Role Summary
The Modern Analytics & Insights team supports Microsoft's Small, Medium Enterprise & Channel business by turning complex data into actionable insights. This role focuses on the Security Sales Motion, partnering with sales leadership, stakeholders, engineering teams, and analytics partners to develop scalable analytics and reporting solutions using technologies such as Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
What You'll Do
- Partner with business stakeholders to translate complex challenges into scalable data and business intelligence solutions.
- Provide data-driven recommendations that influence strategic decisions and business impact.
- Design and deliver data models, semantic layers, dashboards, and self-service reporting experiences.
- Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to define requirements and shape data architecture.
- Develop reporting frameworks, performance metrics, and evaluation methodologies.
- Present insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
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Master's degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field and 3+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis; or bachelor's degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
Required
- Data analysis and reporting
- Business intelligence
- Business and financial analysis
Preferred
- Experience translating complex, ambiguous business challenges into scalable analytics, reporting, and business intelligence solutions
- Microsoft Fabric
- PowerBI
- Semantic models
- Data architecture concepts
- Data modeling
- Semantic layer design
- Data governance
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Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand complex, ambiguous challenges and translate them into scalable data and business intelligence solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing data-driven recommendations that influence strategic decisions and drive measurable business impact.
- Design and deliver end-to-end analytics solutions, including data models, semantic layers, dashboards, and self-service reporting experiences.
- Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to define requirements, shape data architecture, and ensure high-quality data foundations for reporting and insights.
- Leverage platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, PowerBI, or related technologies to create intuitive, impactful analytics experiences for business users
- Lead the development of reporting frameworks, performance metrics, and evaluation methodologies that help the business measure outcomes and identify opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and innovative approaches that increase efficiency and scalability across analytics processes.
- Present insights and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring communication to influence decisions at all levels.
- Foster strong cross-functional partnerships and promote a culture of curiosity, growth, accountability, and data-informed decision making.
- Mentor others through analytical best practices while helping elevate the organization's overall data and business intelligence capabilities.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 3+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience.
Additional or preferred qualifications
- Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 8+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience.
- Experience translating complex, ambiguous business challenges into scalable analytics, reporting, and business intelligence solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and provide strategic, data-driven recommendations that influence decision-making.
- Deep business acumen with the ability to understand underlying business objectives and independently architect analytics solutions rather than work from predefined requirements.
- Proven track record of bridging business and technical teams by translating business needs into clear data, reporting, and engineering requirements.
- Hands-on experience with modern analytics platforms, including Microsoft Fabric, PowerBI, semantic models, and enterprise reporting solutions.
- Knowledge of data architecture concepts, including data modeling, semantic layer design, data governance, and self-service analytics enablement.
- Experience designing intuitive dashboards, visualizations, and user experiences that drive adoption and actionable insights.
- Proven track record of delivering analytics solutions in partnership with engineering, data science, or contractor development teams.
- Effective communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for continuous learning, innovation, and process improvement.
- Experience driving automation, standardization, and scalability across reporting and analytics processes.
- Ability to influence without authority, build trusted relationships across organizations, and effectively navigate competing stakeholder priorities.
Business Analytics IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
About the company
Microsoft
Large Enterprise
Microsoft is a global technology leader that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more through innovative software, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, the company is best known for its flagship products like the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite. In addition to personal computing, Microsoft is a leader in cloud computing with its Azure platform, providing a range of solutions for businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a strong commitment to sustainability and accessibility, Microsoft continues to drive technological advancements that shape the future of work and learning.
Microsoft is a global technology leader that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more through innovative software, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, the company is best known for its flagship products like the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite. In addition to personal computing, Microsoft is a leader in cloud computing with its Azure platform, providing a range of solutions for businesses to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a strong commitment to sustainability and accessibility, Microsoft continues to drive technological advancements that shape the future of work and learning.