Business Data Analyst
Insight Global - Columbus, OH
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Job Description We are seeking a mid to senior level Business/Data Analyst with a strong engineering and solution design mindset to partner with the business on the retirement of a long standing SAS analytics platform. This role will play a critical part in understanding current-state analytics usage, gathering and documenting requirements, and designing future-state solutions using modern data and reporting tools. The primary mission is to support the decommissioning of the existing SAS product (licenses not being renewed) and help transition the organization to appropriate alternative platforms by the end of 2026. Key Responsibilities: u2022u2003Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand how the current SAS platform is being used today u2022u2003Conduct deep-dive discovery sessions to gather detailed reporting, analytics, and data requirements u2022u2003Document current-state functionality, including: ou2003What reports, jobs, and processes exist ou2003What business needs they support ou2003How and where the logic is implemented u2022u2003Analyze existing SAS jobs, workflows, and analytical processes to determine migration or retirement paths u2022u2003Design future-state analytics and reporting solutions aligned to organizational standards and capabilities u2022u2003Evaluate and recommend alternative platforms and tools based on use case and complexity, including: ou2003Snowflake with SQL ou2003SAP BusinessObjects ou2003Other enterprise analytics or reporting solutions u2022u2003Determine whether business needs are best met through: ou2003BusinessObjects reporting ou2003Database-level logic ou2003New dashboards or enhanced access to existing data u2022u2003Work with engineering and data teams to develop solutions into production, including pipelines or reusable functionality where appropriate u2022u2003Act as a technical liaison who can translate between business needs and technical implementation u2022u2003Support solutioning discussions such as: ou2003u201cWe need XYZ reportu201d u2192 determine tool selection, data source, and implementation approach u2022u2003Contribute to broader data and analytics transformation initiatives as the organization modernizes its analytics stack Pay Rate: 60/hr We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022u20035+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Analytics Engineer, or similar role u2022u2003Strong experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical solutions u2022u2003Hands-on experience with SAS or similar analytics / ETL tools u2022u2003Experience with SAP BusinessObjects (reporting, universes, or semantic layers) u2022u2003Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, including data modeling and data pipelines u2022u2003Ability to analyze existing analytics jobs or reporting logic and assess modernization paths u2022u2003Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-design mindset u2022u2003Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders u2022u2003Experience working in large-scale analytics platform decommissioning or modernization efforts u2022u2003Exposure to Snowflake and SQL-based analytics u2022u2003Experience designing or supporting dashboards and self-service analytics solutions u2022u2003Background that blends BA / DA responsibilities with engineering or development work u2022u2003Experience deploying analytics solutions into production environments u2022u2003Familiarity with enterprise data governance or analytics transformation initiatives
Created: 2026-03-07