IT Business Data Analyst Sr
$92,791–$139,186 year
On-site · Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Senior IT Business Data Analyst role bridging business knowledge and enterprise data architecture. Partners with Data Architects, Data Engineers, and stakeholders to define, document, and govern enterprise data, translating business concepts into governed data definitions with clear data meaning, ownership, lineage, and reportability. Drives standards for data artifacts (data dictionaries, domains, business rules) and leads data quality improvements, data transfer specifications, and data catalog adoption. Leads cross-functional sessions to align current and future-state data models, ensures governance of sensitive data (PII/PHI/PCI), and operates with autonomy under the IT Data Platform Manager. Requires 5+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong communication/documentation skills; familiar with Microsoft data tools and documentation platforms.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or Data Governance Analyst supporting enterprise data initiatives
- Strong business domain knowledge with demonstrated ability to translate business concepts into structured data documentation
- Hands-on experience creating and maintaining: data dictionaries, source-to-target mappings, and data catalogs or metadata repositories
- Proven experience working with business subject matter experts
- Experience in technical writing, with the ability to translate ambiguous business input into clear, structured documentation
- Working knowledge of relational data concepts (tables, columns, keys, relationships) sufficient to collaborate effectively with Data Engineers
- Ability to operate in an agile, evolving environment with changing requirements and priorities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams
- Strong documentation and knowledge transfer capabilities such as process maps and user guides
- Adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving technologies, organizational priorities, and agile delivery models
- Prior role as a data steward or governance lead
- Familiarity with Microsoft data and analytics tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi
- SharePoint or similar platforms for documentation and collaboration
- Certifications or training in Business Analysis, Data Governance, or Data Management (e.g., CBAP, CDMP, DAMA-DMBOK familiarity)
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