Sr. Business Intelligence Specialist (BI)

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Information Technology

Full-time

Position Description:

Provide business intelligence by developing and managing data reporting dashboards and mining, acquiring and analyzing large datasets. Activities include understanding business context, conducting data analytics, leveraging storytelling techniques, configuring and presenting business insights through visual mechanisms, and transforming and curating datasets. This role will require working independently with business unit leaders to understand their needs through various methods (workshops, requirements gathering, wireframe/prototyping, etc.).

Position Location:

This role could be hybrid (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) or remote based on proximity to an office location.

What you do:

• Design and develop Business Intelligence reports, dashboards, and visualizations for business partners.
• Utilize BI/Visualization development life cycle best practices and standards, including UX/CX principles around data storytelling with visualizations.
• Participate in the development of cross-platform integration points to extend capabilities and features, utilizing platform APIs and open source visualization libraries.
• Collaborate with business and technology experts to establish the technical vision and requirements to support business solutions and build self-serve BI platform capabilities.
• Understand complex business requirements and translate into detailed technical specifications from which complex programs will be written or configured in order to provide reporting solutions that turn data into actionable intelligence.
• Build tabular and multi-dimensional models for self-service BI.
• Participate in projects during design, development, and implementation, both as an individual contributor and team member.
• Create and review technical documents for projects and systems, ensuring that documents are kept up to date.
• Work closely with management and business unit stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise business plans and strategic initiatives.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-3 years of related business intelligence experience required.
• Expert level experience with Power BI required, including advanced features (DAX).
• Expert level experience with SQL and semantic data modeling required.
• Prior knowledge of Cognos or Tableau desired.
• Dashboard creation (design, test, delivery) experience desired.
• Design thinking and understanding of UI/UX principles desired.
• Experience with Snowflake desired.
• Experience in database table/view designs, datamarts, star schemas, and performance fine tuning desired.
• Experience with ML/AI features desired.
• CI/CD and documentation experience desired.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you'll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don't:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Incentive Program Bonuses
• Competitive Pay

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program

For your community:

• Matching donations program
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$75,189.00 - $124,062.00 / year

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.