Business Intelligence Analyst

Stanley Martin Homes•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst plays a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. This role supports the development of dashboards, validates data, documents metrics, and helps stakeholders access reliable insights across operations, sales, finance, marketing, and customer experience. Beyond building reports, the BI Analyst serves as a BI Advocate, championing user onboarding, promoting adoption of enterprise BI tools and the data catalog, and helping cultivate a strong data literacy culture across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent early-career experience
1–3 years of experience in BI reporting, analytics, or related technical role (internships and academic projects accepted)
Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Looker, or Tableau
Foundational SQL knowledge or strong willingness to learn
Understanding of data visualization principles and dashboard best practices
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy
Clear communication skills with the ability to explain data concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment
Interest in promoting BI adoption and enabling a data-driven culture

Nice To Haves

Exposure to residential real estate, construction, sales, finance, or marketing analytics
Familiarity with CRM, ERP, or operational systems
Exposure to relational databases or dimensional modeling basics
Experience with Agile tools such as Jira or Trello
Coursework or experience involving segmentation, forecasting, or statistical analysis
Interest in AI-enhanced analytics or conversational BI tools

Responsibilities

Assist in gathering business requirements and translating them into clear KPI definitions and reporting needs
Build and maintain foundational dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Looker, Looker Studio)
Conduct descriptive analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns in organizational data
Support the monitoring of key performance indicators across business functions
Optimize dashboards for clarity, usability, and performance
Help ensure consistent business logic and standardized metric definitions across reports
Validate dashboard outputs against source systems and document discrepancies
Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) by reconciling numbers, following test scripts, and logging issues
Maintain documentation for KPIs, business definitions, and data sources
Collaborate with BI Developers and Data Engineers to resolve data quality issues
Support adherence to governance standards and naming conventions
Serve as a BI Advocate by supporting user onboarding and promoting adoption of enterprise BI tools and the data catalog
Guide business users in understanding available datasets, metric definitions, and dashboard functionality
Develop user-friendly documentation, quick-start guides, and simple training materials
Assist in hosting walkthroughs or enablement sessions for new dashboards and features
Collect user feedback to improve usability and effectiveness of BI solutions
Encourage responsible self-service analytics through education and best practices
Support tracking of dashboard usage and adoption metrics to improve engagement
Translate analytical findings into simple, actionable takeaways for non-technical stakeholders
Prepare summaries, charts, and visual materials for business presentations
Help standardize definitions and documentation to ensure consistent interpretation of metrics
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure insights align with decision-making needs
Develop foundational skills in SQL, BI tools, and data modeling concepts
Learn best practices in dashboard design, data storytelling, and analytics governance
Stay informed on emerging BI and AI-enhanced analytics capabilities
Actively seek mentorship and participate in team knowledge-sharing
Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
Complete all other duties as assigned by manager
Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment
Adhere to and promote our Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin

Benefits

Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more