College of Western Idaho
BI Business Analyst
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Hybrid - Nampa, ID
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Full-Time
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$69K - $86K
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Operations
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March 7th, 2026
Power BI
SCRUM
Tableau
Edtech.com's Summary
The College of Western Idaho is hiring a BI Business Analyst. This role involves partnering with stakeholders to identify reporting needs, translating these into technical specifications, and supporting data literacy and dashboard development to deliver actionable institutional insights.
Highlights
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions to gather reporting requirements and key performance metrics.
- Translate business needs into clear technical specifications for BI developers and data engineers.
- Design and improve dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics in collaboration with BI Analysts.
- Validate data accuracy and support user acceptance testing to ensure report functionality.
- Educate and support stakeholders in data literacy and consistent interpretation of metrics.
- Analyze current reporting workflows to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
- Work with Data Governance teams to ensure alignment with institutional data quality standards.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field, and 2+ years of experience in higher education or 3+ years in business analysis, reporting, or analytics.
- Preferred skills include familiarity with BI tools like Power BI and Tableau, experience with relational databases, and background with Agile methodologies.
- Compensation range provided: $68,777 to $85,971; position reports to the Manager of Operational Reporting.
BI Business Analyst Full Description
Reports To:
Manager, Operational Reporting
Position Status:
FT - Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$68,777 - $85,971.00
Turn Data Into Action as a BI Business Analyst at CWI!
Are you passionate about bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a BI Business Analyst to partner with stakeholders, clarify reporting requirements, and translate operational needs into clear technical specifications that drive high‑quality analytics solutions and meaningful institutional insights.
Why Join CWI?
At CWI, data plays a vital role in empowering programs, improving operations, and advancing student success. As a BI Business Analyst, you’ll work at the intersection of business processes and technical development—guiding stakeholders, supporting data literacy, and ensuring dashboards, reports, and datasets deliver accurate, actionable information across the college.
Benefits:
CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including:
- Premium healthcare plans
- 11%+ employer retirement contributions
- Tuition discounts
- Generous personal leave
- Professional development opportunities
Insight‑Driven Analysis & Requirements Gathering:
- Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to understand reporting needs, pain points, and key performance metrics
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI developers and data engineers
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks in data requirements and recommend solutions
- Communicate requirements, findings, and project updates clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Collaboration & Reporting Support:
- Partner with BI Analysts to design and enhance dashboards, reports, and self‑service analytics
- Validate data accuracy and report functionality; support user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Educate stakeholders on interpreting dashboards, improving data literacy, and ensuring metrics are consistently understood and applied
- Work with Data Governance teams to ensure reporting aligns with institutional standards and supports data quality initiatives
Process Improvement & Optimization:
- Analyze current-state reporting workflows to identify automation and optimization opportunities
- Recommend process improvements for reporting, data pipelines, and analytic workflows
- Support cross‑functional teams through projects, governance committees, and collaborative initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in higher education or 3+ years in business analysis, reporting, or analytics
- Experience documenting requirements, user stories, or functional specifications
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand, map, and evaluate business processes
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and relational databases
- Experience in higher education, finance, healthcare, or other data-rich environments
- Exposure to data governance, data quality, or metadata management frameworks
- Experience with enterprise systems (ERPs, CRMs, Student Information Systems)
- Background working within Agile, Scrum, or SDLC environments
Additional Instructions For Applicants:
Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
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