Business Intelligence Specialist

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

72d

About The Position

The Specialist, Business Intelligence supports data-driven decision-making by developing reports, dashboards, and analytical insights that help business leaders at Gulf States Toyota (GST) make informed strategic and operational decisions. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Business Intelligence, this role translates data into clear, actionable insights-combining technical skills, analytical thinking, and curiosity to support GST's mission of continuous improvement and business excellence. This individual will work closely with cross-functional partners to gather requirements, prepare data, and build visualizations that highlight key trends and performance metrics. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with large datasets, and eager to grow their analytics expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field. Req
1-3 years experience in business intelligence, reporting or data analytics Required
Experience building dashboards and working with relational databases Required
Proficient in Excel and one or more BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Working knowledge of SQL and data modeling principles
Familiarity with data integration and visualization best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communicator with the ability to translate data into insights and stories
Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn new tools and methods
Demonstrates accountability and ownership in delivering high-quality work
Analytical Skills Analytical Skills refers to the ability to gather, organize, research, and review information in order to draw conclusions and solve complex problems. Awareness-Developing Required
Business Analytics Awareness-Developing Required
Influencing Skills Awareness-Developing Required
Collaboration Collaboration is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Advanced-Authority Required
Complex Problem Solving Complex Problem Solving is the ability to frame problems/issues with high ambiguity, abstraction, and/or computational rigor by applying constraints, assumptions, and understanding of requirements to solve the problem in a timely matter. Advanced-Authority Required
Self-Starter Advanced-Authority Required
Forecasting Developing-Advanced Required
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Awareness-Developing Required
Enthusiasm Enthusiasm is a feeling of enjoyment or approval. Awareness-Developing Required
Business Acumen Business acumen is the knowledge and understanding of an organization's operations, and the industry and competitive environment in which it operates. Awareness-Developing Required

Nice To Haves

Exposure to enterprise-level data environments or large datasets Preferred
Experience with SAP, Denodo, or similar enterprise data platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics Development:
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI, Tableau, or Excel that track key business metrics and trends.
Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, clean, and transform data for analysis
Support business teams with ad hoc analysis, turning data into clear narratives and recommendations.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in all recurring and ad hoc reports.
Data Management & Quality:
Assist in integrating and validating data from multiple sources (e.g., operational, financial, and marketing systems).
Monitor data quality and collaborate with IT or data engineering teams to address discrepancies.
Contribute to the documentation and standardization of BI processes and data definitions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into effective BI solutions.
Participate in project discussions to help define success metrics and reporting requirements.
Present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences in a clear, engaging way.
Continuous Improvement & Learning:
Stay current on BI tools, data visualization techniques, and analytics best practices.
Seek opportunities to automate manual reporting processes and improve efficiency.
Contribute to building a data-driven culture by sharing knowledge and encouraging data literacy across teams.

Benefits

Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.

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