[Remote] Senior Business Data Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Krasan Consulting Services is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Data Analyst to support a high-impact Data & Analytics Support initiative focused on enhancing outcomes in Child Protection and Child Welfare domains. The role involves leading requirements gathering, designing data models, and fostering data-driven decision-making through effective stakeholder engagement and visualization techniques.ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end requirements gathering process by engaging stakeholders across child welfare operations, D&A teams, and IT departmentsTranslate non-technical business needs into detailed, technical reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with data platform capabilitiesFacilitate workshops, interviews, and collaborative sessions to capture objectives, pain points, and performance indicators from various business unitsCreate comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs), user stories, and acceptance criteria to support product and analytics developmentDesign & support development of conceptual and logical data models to support diagnostic, descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics use casesCollaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and BI developers to design, build, and validate data pipelines, dashboards, and modelsIdentify opportunities for automation, optimization, and reuse of data assets across programs and initiativesDesign and deliver engaging, visually intuitive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, integrating narrative storytelling to enhance stakeholder understanding and actionabilityPresent complex data insights to business and executive audiences, tailoring communication to varying levels of data literacyFoster a culture of data-driven decision-making by promoting best practices in data visualization and usageSupport data governance practices including data quality assessments, data stewardship, and metadata documentationParticipate in the implementation of Master Data Management (MDM) and data integrity protocols to ensure consistent and reliable data usageAssist in maintaining compliance with data privacy and security policies, particularly in handling sensitive child welfare dataAct as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, including program managers, policy analysts, IT teams, and service providersWork closely with solution architects and developers to ensure technical feasibility and operational alignment of data solutionsChampion continuous improvement by proactively identifying gaps, proposing innovative solutions, and monitoring product performance analyticsSkillsBachelor's or master's degree in data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldMinimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Business Data Analyst or similar role within enterprise or government settingsStrongly Preferred: Direct experience or comprehensive knowledge of Child Protection and Child Welfare policies, programs, and operational proceduresFamiliarity with public sector agencies, human services workflows, and legislative compliance requirements is highly desirablePrior work with data in highly regulated industry or complex case management settings, including healthcare, will be considered a significant assetThe candidate must demonstrate advanced proficiency in soft skills and possess advanced-level expertise with proven hands-on experience in relevant technical domainsCommunication Excellence: Articulate complex technical and analytical concepts clearly across both technical and non-technical audiencesFacilitation Mastery: Lead productive working sessions, brainstorming activities, and cross-functional collaboration meetings with clarity and structureCreative & Strategic Thinking: Frame innovative approaches to data challenges, enabling the co-creation of high-value analytics productsCollaboration & Teamwork: Engage collaboratively with diverse teams to promote mutual understanding, shared ownership, and cohesive deliveryRelationship Building: Develop and sustain trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and partners, demonstrating emotional intelligence and adaptabilityNarrative Storytelling: Construct coherent storylines that link analytical findings to actionable business strategies and policy improvementsInfluence & Advocacy: Effectively advocate for data-driven solutions, securing buy-in from decision-makers and overcoming organizational inertiaPresentation Skills: Confidently deliver executive-level presentations, leveraging visual aids and data summaries to communicate impact and valueAnalytical Elicitation: Skillfully extract business intelligence needs through targeted inquiry, translating them into structured and measurable data deliverablesData Visualization & BI Tools: Expertise in Microsoft Power BI with ability to develop interactive, scalable dashboards and analytics reportsSQL & Data Querying: Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets across relational databasesData Modeling & Management: Familiarity with data integration tools (ETL), metadata frameworks, and enterprise data management practicesData Architecture Concepts: Understanding of architecture such as Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Data Hubs, and their respective use casesData Structures: Ability to work with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data across multiple source systemsAdvanced Analytics & AI: Exposure to or understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and graph analytics techniquesData Governance: Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM), data quality frameworks, and data stewardship responsibilitiesExcel Expertise: Advanced Excel capabilities for data manipulation, validation, and supplementary visualizationCompany OverviewKrasan Consulting Services is a technology management consulting firm and solutions integrator. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://krasanconsulting.com.Company H1B SponsorshipKrasan Consulting Services has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 42 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 4 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.