Entry Level Power Bi Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable BI solutions including dashboards, reports, scorecards, and semantic models using Power BI and Microsoft analytics tools
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, define metrics, and translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions.
• Analyze, model, transform, and visualize data from multiple business systems to present clear, consistent insights that support decision making.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and transformations within Microsoft Fabric using SQL, Python, PySpark, notebooks, and pipelines.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of lakehouse architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers) to support scalable analytics and reporting.
• Support Microsoft Fabric capabilities, including Lakehouse, Warehouse, pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, notebooks, semantic models, and Power BI integration.
• Contribute to lakehouse design, including Bronze/Silver/Gold layers and scalable data structures.
• Apply reporting governance, data quality, access control, documentation, and lifecycle practices to support accurate, secure analytics delivery.
• Develop business requirements documentation (BRD) in partnership with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support deployment practices, including version control and CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Drive automation and standardization efforts to reduce manual reporting and improve efficiency.
• Provide user support, training, troubleshooting, and adoption assistance for BI tools, reports, dashboards, and analytics processes.
• Collaborate across IT and business teams to continuously improve reporting processes and data solutions.
• Perform other duties assigned that support the overall success of the team, department, or organization. This may include participating in cross-functional initiatives, contributing to process improvements, or assisting with special projects as needed.
• This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required for this role.
• Regular, predictable attendance during core business hours in a remote work environment is an essential function of this position. Employees are expected to be responsive, accessible, and actively engaged throughout the workday.

KeySkills/Competencies:

• Strong expertise in data engineering, business intelligence, reporting, dashboard development, and data visualization.
• Advanced proficiency with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure analytics services
• Experience with data modeling, semantic modeling, DAX, Power Query, SQL, and data transformation.
• Knowledge of modern data architecture concepts including lakehouse, pipelines, and data integration
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and reporting best practices
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and business recommendations
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, requirements gathering, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on automation and scalability
• Microsoft Fabric architecture, including Lakehouse, Warehouse, pipelines, capacity management, error handling, and integration concepts
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations), finance, or supply chain data environments preferred

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely delivery of high-quality reporting, dashboard, semantic model, and analytics work aligned to agreed priorities.
• Adoption and usage of BI reports, dashboards, scorecards, and self-service analytics capabilities.
• Improved reporting accuracy, data quality, metric consistency, and stakeholder confidence.
• Reduced manual reporting through automation, standardization, reusable models, and scalable practices.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with reporting support, responsiveness, insight quality, and delivery value.

Education/Experience/Qualifications/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• 3+ years of experience working in CPG or food manufacturing
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Microsoft Fabric, business intelligence (BI), analytics, reporting, or related discipline
• Strong experience with ERP, specifically Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• Experience supporting business reporting, analytics, or data solutions in a corporate environment.
• Experience building reports, dashboards, semantic models, or data solutions using Power BI.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure analytics services, SQL, DAX, Power Query, or lakehouse/warehouse concepts.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, CPG, food manufacturing, finance, supply chain, or cross-functional enterprise data.
• Experience with Python and PySpark for data engineering or analytics workflows.
• Experience with Fabric capacity management, Azure data services, DevOps, Synapse Analytics, Synapse Link, or Power Platform.
• Experience with VS Code, GitHub Copilot, agents, or MCPs.
• Relevant Microsoft certification, such as Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, DP-600, or DP-700.

Physical Requirementsand Work Conditions:

• Ability to remain seated at a workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Ability to view computer screens and read printed materials for prolonged periods.
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching within the office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry office supplies or equipment weighing up to 10-15 lbs.
• Adequate hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and via phone/video.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 - $160,000
  • Note:Compensation is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
• This role is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• A full range of medical, dental, vision, 401K plus up-to-four percent (4%) match, profit sharing, wellness program, paid parental leave, long-term-care insurance, critical accident insurance, short- and long-term disability and education assistance are also available.

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