Business Intelligence Analyst (Contract)

STEAMe is a workforce technology company focused on turning fragmented systems into engines of economic advancement. They are seeking a contract Business Intelligence Analyst to support analytical initiatives during a critical growth phase, delivering insights that drive operational and strategic decisions. The role involves partnering cross-functionally to develop analytics solutions and strengthen reporting capabilities to support STEAMe's mission and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex business questions or customer requirements into easy to use and digest Analytics Products and Insights (analyzing, visualizing and storytelling)
• Partnering with key customer accounts to translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations, actively participating in both internal and client-facing meetings to present findings and drive decisions
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders at STEAMe and externally, including STEAMe senior leadership, customers, and vendors, to ensure best-in-class service
• Experiment with incorporating AI / LLMs into our Business Intelligence offering
• Proactively identify and develop high-impact “insight nuggets” from workforce and market data (e.g., supply-demand gaps, task-shift opportunities, automation potential), translating them into compelling narratives that demonstrate the value of STEAMe’s analytics capabilities
• Design and showcase innovative use cases within the STEAMe analytics portal, highlighting “what’s possible” through exploratory analyses, rapid prototypes, and data storytelling that drive customer engagement and new business opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or business analytics
• Strong expertise with BI and visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate insights from complex datasets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Experience translating data insights into clear business impact and recommendations
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Location: Chicago, IL preferred
• Remote Eligibility: This role is eligible for remote work within the United States
• Hybrid Option: Candidates local to Chicago may work in a hybrid environment (approximately 3 remote days and 2 in-office days per week)