Data Analyst Power Bi Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Company Summary:

At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health

We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you're looking to expand your skills or grow your career, Young is here to support your goals and continuous learning. At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.

Position Overview:

As part of Young's Data Team, the Senior BI Developer is an end-to-end business intelligence role. The Senior BI Developer is responsible for creating and designing models and dashboard reporting to support enterprise-wide decision making. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of business processes, excellent active listening skills, and the ability to transform complex concepts into dashboard reporting that highlights the critical KPIs, goals, and information needed at decision points for the business users.

The Senior BI Developer will report to the Director of Strategy, Data & Analytics and will operate with significant autonomy, independently driving projects forward while regularly engaging with senior leadership. Core responsibilities include managing complex data projects end-to-end, analyzing large datasets, developing and implementing predictive models, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. The Director will provide occasional guidance and support as needed.

This is a hybrid position. Relocation assistance is not available.

You'll like this role if:

• You like to have a visible impact - this role isn't just creating reports - it's helping key leaders make decisions.
• You enjoy a variety of and continuous learning. Exposure to different departments keeps the work interesting and builds broader knowledge.
• You get a kick out of turning complexity into simplicity - you are all in with translating complicated data into clear stories and recommendations that key stakeholders can understand and act upon.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Medium sized company - not too big, not too small - just enough to get things done and see your impact.
• Did we say benefits? Full medical, dental, vision, 401k, parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, short- & long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

Who you'll work with:

• No department is off limits - there is partnership with engineering, customer service, sales, IT, and more!

What You'll Do:

• Take structured data for reporting that meets functional requirements across business units to deliver actionable insights in Power BI dashboards for recurrent use or summarized results for executive and management use in ad hoc reporting;
• Work with business users to define business problems and align reporting and KPIs to objectives;
• Leverage data warehouse, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure, and data lakes to deliver consistent and reliable data to end users;
• Own communications and project management with stakeholders including executive, commercial, product, operations, and data teams;
• Utilize large-scale datasets (e.g. customer interactions, transaction records) through distributed computing and modern data platforms to drive data-informed decision-making;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Marketing, Commercial, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations, to define analytical needs and deliver actionable solutions;
• Translate vague asks and complex findings into actionable insights using dashboards, data visualizations, and reports tailored for both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Identify hidden trends and opportunities proactively;
• Reduce manual reporting through automation;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, not just a report builder.

Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in math, economics, finance, data analytics, statistics or equivalent/related field.
• 5+ years of experience in BI development, data visualization, and/or analytics.
• Strong expertise in Fabric, Power BI and other Power Platform programs, Power Query, and advanced visualization techniques beyond standard functionality.
• Advanced training and experience working with SQL databases and other big data technologies.
• Advanced Power BI, including writing DAX queries and customizations.
• Strong analytical skills; specifically, knowledge of advanced analytical tools including Python, SSIS, SQL, or other analytic software packages.
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema) and dimensional modeling.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in support of cross-functional teams in agile environments.
• Strong general business acumen and an ability to translate business user needs into technical requirements.
• Technical skills to include the following: SQL, Python, DAX.
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification (Exam PL-300) preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% travel

Compensation Range: $105,000-120,000

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, the compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.

Work Environment:

Hybrid Environment

This position follows a hybrid work model, combining both remote and in-office responsibilities. Employees in this role are expected to work from a designated office location on scheduled days each week, while completing the remainder of their work remotely from a home office or approved location. This structure is designed to balance flexibility with in-person collaboration, allowing for team engagement, meetings, and on-site support when needed. Candidates should have the ability to maintain a reliable remote work setup, as well as the flexibility to commute to the office as required. Success in this role requires strong communication, time management, and the ability to seamlessly transition between remote and in-office work environments.

US: Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.