Microsoft · 1 day ago
Business Analyst (contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55.50/hr - $63/hr
10+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Business Analyst on a contract basis to drive strategic sales performance analysis and business intelligence initiatives for their global cybersecurity sales organization. The role involves developing sophisticated dashboards and providing data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and support strategic planning processes across multiple time zones.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage Power BI dashboards to track and analyze cloud security sales performance across worldwide markets
Create comprehensive data reports synthesizing information from multiple sources to support executive business reviews
Conduct sales performance analysis and provide data-driven insights to optimize revenue generation and opportunity closure processes
Compile monthly program execution updates across global initiatives for leadership review and strategic decision-making
Track and measure return on investment for pilot programs targeting small and medium enterprise and channel segments
Coordinate and manage partner meeting and event schedules across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups
Design and implement data cubes and advanced Excel models for complex business analysis
Synthesize complex data into clear, concise, and impactful recommendations for senior leadership
Support long-term strategic planning processes through financial analysis and performance metric development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales operations, channel partners, marketing, and engineering to drive business growth
Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and transaction controls to identify potential overruns and recommend solutions
Maintain project management processes including goals, deadlines, metrics, and documentation of business processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, information technology, or related business field required
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in business analysis or related field
Minimum 5-10 years of hands-on experience with Power BI dashboard development and data analysis
Minimum 5-10 years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience including data cube development
Minimum 5-10 years of experience with data mining and data summarization
Expert-level proficiency in Power BI dashboard development and management
Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities including data cube development and complex data manipulation
Strong data mining and analytical skills with ability to summarize data in meaningful ways
Knowledge of cloud product sales performance tracking and metrics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior stakeholders
Superior program and project management abilities to coordinate multiple high-stakes deliverables simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across global time zones
Strategic planning and resource allocation expertise
Ability to synthesize complex information into succinct, actionable recommendations
Proven collaboration skills with ability to build and leverage networks to achieve results
Resilience and grace under pressure in fast-paced, dynamic environments
SQL and database query capabilities
Accounting and mathematical principles application to business analysis
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
Company
Microsoft
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