Lead Business Intelligence Analyst

at  Rapid7

LEAD BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Our Business Intelligence team at Rapid7 is looking for a highly motivated Lead Analyst to drive insights and recommendations for key business stakeholders across our functional areas. This role will be accountable for providing accurate, timely and high-impact data solutions and BI content to executive leadership, operating groups and management teams to support data-driven decision making and improve operational efficiency.

THE SKILLS YOU’LL BRING INCLUDE:

• 8+ years working on business intelligence, data engineering, or analytics teams with a track record of delivering impactful high-quality datasets, analyses, and reporting tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL with demonstrable experience interpreting large datasets according to business logic (experience with dbt a plus)
• Highly skilled in crafting robust data architectures and designing analytical data sources to support business intelligence and decision-making processes
• Experienced in implementing rigorous testing methodologies to ensure data quality and consistency, with a focus on reconciling to sources of truth
• Proficient in engaging stakeholders from various business units, ensuring alignment of business intelligence models and tools with strategic objectives and user requirements
• Proven ability to create intuitive and insightful BI products within tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Looker, or MSFT Power BI
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, utilizing data to tell a story
• Working knowledge of Netsuite, Salesforce.com, or similar CRM/ERP system
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for data, data quality & business analytics
• Fast learner with an appetite for continued improvement
• Team spirit, excellent interpersonal skills, and a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lead Analyst role at Rapid7 entails expertise in key business metrics and supporting data structures, collaborating cross-functionally to deploy analytical models and BI content. This role is pivotal in architecting durable data sources and reporting tools to address strategic business challenges. Additionally, responsibilities include designing and implementing testing strategies for maintaining high-quality data. As a senior team member, mentorship for junior colleagues is integral, with potential to lead a local team as we expand. The ideal candidate combines technical proficiency, business insight, and adeptness in fostering interdepartmental partnerships.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Develop a deep understanding of diverse data sources and business processes to enhance foundational sources of key business metrics.
• Collaborate with business partners to gather requirements and implement scalable BI tools and datasets for strategic decision-making.
• Lead architecture and design of robust source-of-truth solutions for enhanced data accessibility.
• Establish and oversee processes to improve data quality and governance across Tableau and Snowflake environments.
• Drive ongoing system and process enhancements for efficient data capture and reporting tool performance.
• Support finalization of data models and reporting for quarterly financial reporting on metrics like Annualized Run Rate, Bookings, and Customers.