Business Intelligence Analyst

As a Business Intelligence Analyst at Sacramento Kings, your key responsibilities will include analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to create insights that drive the organization’s goals. You'll support fan development initiatives, enhance retention strategies, and identify new revenue opportunities while also executing sales and marketing reports. You’ll collaborate with other departments to provide ongoing and ad-hoc analysis that leads to informed decision-making.

To be considered for the Business Intelligence Analyst position at Sacramento Kings, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field. Hands-on experience in analytics, proficiency with SQL, and familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau are essential. Demonstrated skills in statistical modeling with R or Python will also give you an edge in the application process.

Key skills for a Business Intelligence Analyst at Sacramento Kings include strong quantitative and modeling skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. You should also be proficient in Excel and capable of creating insightful visualizations. Excellent communication, prioritization, and organizational skills are crucial as you will be working with various stakeholders across departments.

The Business Intelligence Analyst position at Sacramento Kings is based in our downtown Sacramento office and requires a full-time in-office presence. You will be part of a sophisticated and forward-thinking analytics team committed to innovation and teamwork. A collaborative atmosphere encourages sharing ideas to enhance strategies and drive the best outcomes for the organization.

Business Intelligence Analysts at Sacramento Kings enjoy a competitive base salary ranging from $66,560 to $70,000 along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for both employees and their dependents. Additional perks include self-directed time off, 401(k) matching, a cell phone stipend, free parking, and access to Kings home game tickets and team store discounts.

When answering this question, focus on specific tools you have used, such as Tableau or Power BI. Discuss how you have utilized these tools to create dashboards and visual reports that communicated complex data to stakeholders effectively.

Describe your methodology for handling large datasets, including any specific techniques for data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation. Mention any tools or programming languages you're proficient in that aid in this process.

Be prepared to explain how you've utilized SQL in your past positions. Discuss the types of queries you’ve written, how you’ve optimized them for performance, and any complex joins or data manipulation you’ve performed to inform business decisions.

Choose a specific example that highlights your role in the project and the analytical techniques used. Describe the challenges faced, the solutions you proposed, and how the results had a measurable impact on business objectives.

Explain your approach to task management and prioritization, emphasizing how you assess project urgency and importance. Mention any tools or methodologies you use to stay organized and focused under tight deadlines.

Share a real-life example, focusing on the complexity of the problem, the steps you took to analyze it and the solution implemented. Highlight the learnings from the experience that could apply to the role at Sacramento Kings.

Discuss your collaboration with different departments and how you successfully communicated data insights to non-technical stakeholders. Highlight any significant achievements reached through teamwork.

Detail your process for checking the integrity of data and results, including any statistical techniques used for validating findings and ensuring the outcomes are reliable for decision-making.

Talk about relevant industry insights, such as the rise of analytics in sports, changes in fan engagement strategies, or emerging technologies. Connecting these trends back to actionable analysis or recommendations will show your industry awareness.

Share your passion for data-driven decision-making and how it aligns with Sacramento Kings' mission to innovate in the sports industry. Mention any specific aspects of the role or the team culture that excite you.