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College of Western Idaho

BI Data Analyst

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Nampa, ID 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $69K - $86K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ March 7th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

The College of Western Idaho is hiring a BI Data Analyst. This role involves designing dashboards, building data models, and delivering analytics solutions to support institutional decision-making and reporting. The analyst collaborates with stakeholders and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting efficiency.

Highlights
  • Design, build, and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using modern BI tools such as Power BI.
  • Develop datasets, calculations, and data models supporting institutional reporting needs.
  • Validate data accuracy, perform quality checks, and conduct root-cause analysis.
  • Support end-users by explaining data definitions, report functionality, and insights.
  • Collaborate with IT architects to enhance data pipelines and maintain data integrity.
  • Participate in project teams, agile ceremonies, and governance committees.
  • Recommend improvements to reporting workflows and analytics processes.
  • Requires bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Requires 2+ years experience in higher education or 3+ years in BI development/reporting/data analysis.
  • Proficient in Power BI (or Tableau/Looker), SQL, relational databases, and data modeling.
  • Compensation range: $68,777 - $85,971 annually.

BI Data Analyst Full Description

Reports To: 
Manager, Operational Reporting
Position Status:
FT - Full-Time
Posted Pay Range: 
$68,777 - $85,971

Drive Data‑Informed Decisions as a BI Data Analyst at CWI!
Are you passionate about transforming raw data into meaningful insights that empower organizational decision‑making? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a skilled BI Data Analyst to design dashboards, build data models, and deliver analytics solutions that help teams across the institution better understand and leverage their data.

Why Join CWI?
At CWI, data plays a crucial role in student success, operational improvement, and strategic planning. As a BI Data Analyst, you’ll collaborate with technical and functional teams, enhance data quality, and create modern BI solutions that support a rapidly growing, mission‑driven 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 Analytics & Reporting:
  • Design, build, and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using modern BI tools
  • Develop datasets, calculations, and data models that support institutional reporting needs
  • Validate data accuracy, perform quality checks, and conduct root‑cause analysis
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for reporting innovation, automation, and optimization
Collaboration & Technical Support:
  • Support end‑users by explaining data definitions, report functionality, and insights
  • Maintain open communication with stakeholders to ensure effective adoption of BI deliverables
  • Collaborate with IT architects to enhance data pipelines and strengthen data integrity
  • Participate in project teams, agile ceremonies, and governance committees
Continuous Improvement & Data Excellence:
  • Recommend enhancements to reporting workflows, analytics processes, and data pipelines
  • Troubleshoot issues through data profiling, validation, and cross‑system reconciliation
  • Contribute to a culture of data quality, accuracy, and informed decision‑making

What We’re Looking For:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in higher education or 3+ years in BI development/reporting/data analysis
  • Proficiency with Power BI (or Tableau/Looker)
  • Strong understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and SQL
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, documentation, and communication skills

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.