Business Intelligence Specialist

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Encova Insurance has an opening for a BI Specialist and we are open to hiring in either our Columbus, Ohio or Charleston, WV offices. You will have the option to work a hybrid schedule and must reside within a two-hour drive to either location for in-person work as needed.

This role will report to a BI Development Team Lead.

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Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Using expert knowledge of insurance domains and BI tools, document complex business reporting requirements and lead other members of the team in solving business problems. Responsible for collaboration with business areas to define data needs to solve business problems and translate them into technical requirements. Advocate accurate and consistent use of self-service BI tools, and lead efforts to improve data literacy across the organization. Lead solution implementation efforts in both BI reporting and Data Governance processes to support increasingly effective business intelligence and data management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead others to apply BI tools to solve complex business problems. Meet with business partners to define and document business data requirements for reporting needs. Apply business knowledge and analysis skills to BI domain to define and solve business problems across multiple business domains. Mentor team members on insurance practices to increase overall effectiveness of the team. Work closely with project teams at the earliest possible project phase to identify, clarify and document data requirements and business impact to assist with impact analysis of the project to warehouse and BI reporting domains. Understand and communicate business drivers to help BI developers gain insight into business needs. Establish a data requirements practice providing clear and consistent documentation, including data flows, reporting specifications, mapping documents and data dictionaries with the goal of clearly defining data use and improving data management practices. Be an advocate of data literacy and data governance efforts. Champion the use of and advancement of data cataloging within IT and business representatives. Listen, participate and perform well in customer service to solve business problems. Articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Represent data team working in cross functional teams. Interact and collaborate with teams effectively to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders. Contribute to test planning for projects and enhancements within Data Services. Participate in continuous improvements of Data Governance practices. Develop a true understanding of the role and how it impacts the team, division and company. Understanding the impact of attitude on the company and how actions contribute to the overall success of the company. Through project work and daily interactions, continue to develop understanding of what success means to you, your team and your customers. Consistently engage in behaviors that produce positive experiences and outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related.
• Prefer 5+ years of experience in the insurance industry in multiple domains.
• Prefer 2+ years of experience with BI development and/or tools or related IT experience.
• Must possess basic knowledge of database, SQL concepts and BI tools.
• Logical thinking in making decisions, completing work tasks and solving problems.
• Successful associate will be a quick learner and have an adaptable mindset.
• Ability to achieve continuous improvement in your technical and business acumen skillset.
• Must possess great written and verbal communication skills.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us to discover a work experience where your diverse ideas will be met with enthusiasm - where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us
Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes but is not limited to: a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.