BI Analyst (Power BI & Tableau)

BI Analyst (Power BI & Tableau) - Job DescriptionDepartmentBusiness Intelligence / AnalyticsReports ToBI Manager / Analytics LeadLevelMid-LevelLocationBangalore/ HybridEmployment TypeFull-TimeROLE SUMMARYWe are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst with proven experience building interactive dashboards and reports in both Power BI and Tableau. This role translates business questions into clear, actionable visualizations and self-service analytics products that drive data-informed decision-making across the organization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDesign, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI and Tableau for business stakeholders across functions.Gather and translate business requirements into effective data visualizations and KPI frameworks.Develop and optimize data models (star schema, DAX measures in Power BI; calculated fields and LODs in Tableau) for performant reporting.Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, join, and aggregate data from enterprise data sources for reporting needs.Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and proper governance across dashboards, including version control and documentation.Partner with data engineering teams to define reporting-layer data requirements and validate data quality.Conduct ad hoc analysis to answer specific business questions and support executive decision-making.Train and support business users in self-service BI tool usage and dashboard interpretation.Monitor dashboard usage and performance, iterating on design based on stakeholder feedback.Stay current on BI tool capabilities and recommend improvements to reporting standards and best practices.REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE3+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or reporting roles.Demonstrated hands-on experience building production dashboards in both Power BI and Tableau.Strong skills in DAX (Power BI) and calculated fields/table calculations (Tableau).Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.Solid understanding of data modeling concepts (star schema, fact/dimension tables) for BI consumption.Experience connecting BI tools to enterprise data sources (data warehouses, lakehouses, cloud databases).Strong data visualization and storytelling skills, with an eye for clear, accurate, and actionable design.Ability to gather requirements from non-technical stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications.PREFERRED / NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLSExperience with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar cloud data platforms as a BI data source.Familiarity with Python or R for advanced analytics.Experience with row-level security, dashboard governance, and enterprise BI deployment/administration.Knowledge of statistical analysis or forecasting techniques.Power BI or Tableau certifications a plus.EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.3+ years of relevant BI/analytics experience with a portfolio of dashboards built in both Power BI and Tableau.SOFT SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTESStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.Excellent communication skills, able to present insights clearly to business and executive audiences.Curious, proactive, and comfortable working directly with business stakeholders to refine requirements.