Senior Datacenter Business Analyst - job 1 of 3

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day, and we need your help, as a Senior Datacenter Business Analyst!Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. By blending modern analytics capabilities with business strategy, you will help influence the core infrastructure supporting Microsoft's online services including Bing, Microsoft 365, Xbox, OneDrive, Microsoft Azure, and many more! Our infrastructure is comprised of more than 100 datacenters, 1 million servers, and is managed by teams of subject matter experts working to support more than 1 billion customers, and 20 million businesses, spread throughout more than 90 countries worldwide.The CO+I Americas team is seeking a innovative PowerBI Developer with a passion for data, analytics, process improvement, helping others, technology, and operations -- with minor Project or Program Management capabilities. You would join a team that works to deliver and evolve a holistic Datacenter Objective & Key Result (OKR) analytics and reporting platform, to enable CO+I Americas leadership with data integrity and insights, to make effective business decisions.As a Senior Datacenter Business Analyst your top goals will be to define, build, and leverage various PowerBI based performance dashboards across large & diverse data sets, to enable leaders and industry experts gain a deeper understanding of OKRs, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across our Americas operation. You will also be supporting the transition of source reporting you develop, to long-term global CO+I support teams and assist with integrating them into global reporting platforms, OKR management strategies, and summary dashboard presentation models. Our efforts will support leaders and insights across all aspects of the Datacenter lifecycle, from build, to operations, to decommissioning -- and connect all applicable disciplines and functions, such as construction, logistics, incident management, critical environments, community relations, finance, and other related areas across the Datacenter business. Your scope will cover the landscape of commercial infrastructure, in addition to US-government-supporting capability.As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees, offering training and opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training + events, and professional certification support. With environmental impact and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, insights you develop can make a difference, as Microsoft continues investing in sustainability as a world-class cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) provider. Come help us build the best Cloud and AI capability on the planet!Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.Responsibilities• Use advanced data modeling to build PowerBI-based reports (and related infrastructure) to solve real-world issues• Integrate, transform, and/or consolidate data from various structured and unstructured data systems into a structure that is suitable for building analytics solutions• Collaborate and engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Domain experts to gain operational insights• Participate in technical communities to stay informed of best practices and changes within the broader discipline and share them with the organization• Educate users and stakeholders on self-service solutions and reporting capability(ies)• Effectively contact and communicate with business partners, and co-workers to define deliverables, timelines, and roles + responsibilities• Be imaginative, enthusiastic, courageous, show high creativity, and demonstrate initiative with a distinct bias for action• Express your point of view with confidence and humility• Align your deliverables and systems deeply and explicitly with Microsoft’s rigorous Security and Privacy PoliciesOther• Embody our Culture & ValuesQualificationsRequired Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis• OR Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis• OR equivalent experience.• 3+ years experience building reports using PowerBI, Power Apps, Power Platform, Power Query• 2+ years experience with Azure Dev Ops (ADO) task and workflow management systemsOther RequirementsAbility to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.• Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.Preferred Qualifications• 2+ years of experience in either Azure Analysis Services (SSAS) OR advanced data modeling within PowerBI• 2+ years experience working across teams of multiple disciplines and collaborating with diverse, technical workforces• Knowledge of or experience with, Microsoft Kusto Query language (Azure Data Explorer)• Experience with data backend interactions, using SQL, DAX, Python, and R• Proficient with SQL Azure, Azure Services, and Azure Data Factory• Project Management skills and acumen or related certifications (i.e. Project+, PMP, Six Sigma, etc.)• Previous Datacenter exposure/experience• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks and projects with minimal oversight• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries• Experience working with operational ticketing systems and databases• Above average customer service, interpersonal awareness, and communication skills• Fluency in the English language (written and verbal)Business Analytics IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,700 - $219,200 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payMicrosoft will accept applications for the role until September 16, 2024#COICareers #Buildthecloud #Changetheworld #WeSeeYou #RepresentationMattersMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.