Business Analyst

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst with strong technical capabilities to join our Engineering team. This role focuses on bridging business needs with technical solutions by gathering reporting requirements from stakeholders across departments and building robust, scalable reports and dashboards in Power BI, Grafana, or other similar reporting software. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in SQL, experience with R (via R Studio integration in Power BI), and a strong desire to deliver actionable insights through data visualization and analysis.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments (Quality, Finance, Operations, etc.) to gather, analyze, and document detailed business reporting requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications for reports, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Power BI reports and dashboards, including data modeling, DAX calculations, and visualizations.
• Integrate and leverage R Studio capabilities within Power BI for advanced statistical analysis, custom visuals, and complex data transformations.
• Write efficient, optimized SQL queries to extract and transform data from various databases and data warehouses.
• Ensure data accuracy, performance optimization, and best practices in report development.
• Perform data validation, testing, and troubleshooting of reports and underlying data models.
• Provide training and support to end-users on new reports and self-service analytics tools.
• Continuously improve reporting processes, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance data governance.
• Work closely with information technology teams to ensure data pipelines support reporting needs.
• Note: This job description is a guide – duties will be determined and assigned by manager as business needs dictate.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, BI Developer, or similar role with a focus on reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in an agile environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent Verbal & Written communication skills

Preferred skills:

• Experience with other programming languages or scripting tools.
• Knowledge of other BI tools (Tableau, Qlik, etc.) or cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake).
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning concepts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Strong expertise in Power BI (including Power Query, DAX, data modeling, gateways, and row-level security).
• Advanced SQL skills – must be proficient in writing complex queries, CTEs, window functions, and performance tuning.
• Solid experience integrating and using R (R Studio) within Power BI for statistical modeling, predictive analytics, or custom scripting.
• This is an onsite position

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Company Overview:
CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance.   Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.

Benefits:
Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire.