Business Intelligence Business Analyst

GEICO•Bethesda, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GEICO is seeking a Business Intelligence Business Analyst. This role reports to the Director or Senior Manager of Business Intelligence. The Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BIBA) should possess a deep understanding of business operations and strategy for supported Geico business units. The BIBA plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between our business units' needs and the technical execution of business intelligence projects. Utilizing Kanban, Agile Scrum and/or Lean methodologies, you will ensure that our business units are equipped with the optimal data-related solutions to their challenges, facilitating the business units’ strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Utilizing best practices, tools, and artifacts, The BI Business Analyst helps accurately capture and document project requirements and ensures that all stakeholders understand the project's timeline and objectives. The ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment where communication and collaboration between technical teams and business units is key.

Requirements

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Bachelors degree
Relevant work experience of 2+ years

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant work experience
P&C insurance experience
Exposure to Business Intelligence tools/procedures
Azure DevOps experience, or similar

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with business units to understand their business intelligence needs, gathering and documenting precise requirements for BI projects.
Guide business units in selecting the right data-related solutions, evaluating potential tools and technologies such as SQL, Power BI & Power Query, SharePoint, and Power Apps.
Translate business requirements into functional and technical requirements for development by BI Analysts, ensuring clarity and feasibility.
Generate all necessary artifacts, including features, user stories, process diagrams, and data flowcharts, to support project development and implementation.
Secure buy-in and engagement from all required stakeholders through continuous engagement, feature demonstration and approvals as needed.
In collaboration with larger BA team, ensure synergy, alignment and compliance across departments.
Act as a liaison between business units and the development team, ensuring developers have the information necessary to plan and execute sprints efficiently.
Actively participate in Agile Scrum or Kanban ceremonies, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and outcomes.