Business Intelligence Analyst (Contract)

STEAMe LLC • Chicago, IL

1d • $60 - $60 • Remote

About The Position

STEAMe is seeking a contract Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst / Data Analyst to support high-impact analytical initiatives during a critical phase of growth and product evolution. This is a 4-month contract role with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance. This position is designed for someone who can quickly step into a fast-paced startup environment, work independently, and deliver meaningful insights that drive operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, technically strong, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and capable of translating complex data into actionable business recommendations. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with leadership, product, operations, and external stakeholders to develop scalable analytics solutions, strengthen reporting capabilities, and surface insights that directly support STEAMe’s mission and customer outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or business analytics
• Strong expertise with BI and visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate insights from complex datasets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Experience translating data insights into clear business impact and recommendations
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business questions or customer requirements into easy to use and digest Analytics Products and Insights (analyzing, visualizing and storytelling)
• Partnering with key customer accounts to translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations, actively participating in both internal and client-facing meetings to present findings and drive decisions
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders at STEAMe and externally, including STEAMe senior leadership, customers, and vendors, to ensure best-in-class service
• Experiment with incorporating AI / LLMs into our Business Intelligence offering
• Proactively identify and develop high-impact “insight nuggets” from workforce and market data (e.g., supply-demand gaps, task-shift opportunities, automation potential), translating them into compelling narratives that demonstrate the value of STEAMe’s analytics capabilities
• Design and showcase innovative use cases within the STEAMe analytics portal, highlighting “what’s possible” through exploratory analyses, rapid prototypes, and data storytelling that drive customer engagement and new business opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level