Business Intelligence Developer (Senior)

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$95,000 - $152,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Preferred Candidate Identified Estimated annual base pay: $95,000(minimum)-$123,000(midpoint)-$152,000(maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

Requirements

Writing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from various sources
Experience with Microsoft or SAP BI platforms including, but not limited to: MS Azure, MS Power BI, SAP HANA, HANA Views, CDS Views, SAP Analysis for MS Office, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere.
Ability to use scripting (e.g., Python, VBA) or BI tools to automate recurring reports and reduce manual work.
Design and optimize data models using SAP S/4HANA (e.g., CDS Views), Azure Data Lake, and Power BI
Implement relationships between datasets and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for business analysis.
Ability to create advanced dashboards and interactive visualizations using Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.
Develop interactive dashboards in Power BI that allow users to drill down into data.
Integrate data from SAP S/4HANA and Azure platforms to provide unified reports
Automate recurring reports and processes to improve efficiency and save time.
Use project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) to organize and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain BI solutions (dashboards, reports, data models) using tools such as Power BI.
Develop advanced DAX measures, calculated columns, and tables to support complex business logic and analytics.
Troubleshoot BI solutions and optimize Power BI performance through efficient data modeling, DAX optimization and report tuning.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Automate recurring reports and develop self-service analytics capabilities.
Stay current with BI trends, technologies, and best practices.
Partner with data engineering (IT) to define data requirements and pipeline needs.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables
Present insights and project updates to senior management in a clear, actionable format.
Mentor and guide junior analysts on technical skills, project management, and best practices
Oversee the work of mid-level analysts, ensuring their tasks align with project timelines and quality standards.
Drive improvements in BI project workflows, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational standards.
Define and enforce data governance frameworks and best practices for BI tools and systems.
Take ownership of BI projects or specific tasks within larger initiatives
Define project requirements, set timelines, and track progress to ensure on-time delivery
Use project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) to organize and prioritize tasks.
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and project objectives
Communicate insights and progress effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Ensure data integrity and quality by validating datasets and monitoring data pipelines
Collaborate with data engineers to optimize workflows and ensure scalability.
Implement and enforce BI and reporting standards, ensuring alignment with enterprise data governance policies.
Collaborate with data architects and engineers to design and optimize data pipelines, architecture, and workflows for long-term scalability.
Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals and deliverables
Present insights and project updates to executives in a clear and impactful manner.
Lead efforts to ensure user adoption of BI tools and solutions through training, communication, and support
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level analysts, helping them improve technical skills and project management capabilities
Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.
Drive adoption of new systems, processes, and tools by developing training programs, communication strategies, and support resources.
Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Driving innovation by exploring and implementing emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT in BI systems.

Benefits

401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave