Business Data Analyst - Copperleaf

Ifs • Itasca, IL

165d • $115,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Business Data Analyst bridges the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving cross-organizational analytics, automation, and insights. This role goes beyond reporting. It is about scoping requirements with business stakeholders, leading data discovery and cataloging efforts, identifying critical systems and data points, and ensuring the data team builds the right pipelines. You will design ELT workflows, build dashboards, and create automation and AI specifications that directly shape Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and GTM strategy. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable speaking the language of executives and business leaders as they are working hands-on with Databricks, SQL, Python, PySpark, and ELT pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in analytics, BI, or data strategy roles within SaaS or product companies.
• Hands-on experience with ELT workflows, Fivetran, Databricks, SQL, Python, and PySpark.
• Proven ability to design and build dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks SQL.
• Strong experience with data discovery, cataloging, and documenting systems and data points across a complex business landscape.
• Strong business acumen in Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and GTM strategy.
• Ability to gather requirements, scope projects, and translate between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Experience with automation or AI use cases such as workflow automation, AI-driven recommendations, or predictive insights.

Nice To Haves

• SaaS or subscription-based business model experience.
• Familiarity with CRM, marketing, and customer success tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Gainsight, or Marketo.
• Knowledge of data catalog tools or practices for documenting systems and data flows.
• Strong process-analysis skills with ability to design and document automation workflows.
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, and Product leaders to define business questions, KPIs, and success criteria.
• Identify key systems, source applications, and data points across the organization. Document what data exists, where it resides, and what is missing to enable business insights.
• Work with stakeholders to determine which systems and data points are most critical for GTM execution, and communicate priorities to the data engineering team.
• Use Fivetran, Databricks, SQL, and PySpark to design and optimize ELT workflows and integrate data across CRM, marketing automation, customer success platforms, ERP, and other systems.
• Write specifications for agentic AI solutions and automated workflows that reduce manual effort and improve scalability.
• Build and maintain dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks SQL that deliver actionable insights for executives and teams.
• Tie data analysis directly to GTM priorities including lead management, pipeline health, churn prevention, and revenue optimization.
• Present findings and recommendations in business terms for executives while also collaborating with technical teams to ensure accurate implementation.
• Work with data engineers to refine ELT processes, improve data quality, and expand data coverage as new requirements emerge.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $115,000 to $150,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree