Microsoft Business Analyst 

United States, Washington 

779340691

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud and AI services through planning, building, and operating Microsoft’s cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure datacenters across the globe. CO+I is supported by multiple business verticals including supply planning and strategic acquisition, global construction, datacenter and edge site operations, critical environment and availability, engineering, and datacenter innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, 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 3+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of business strategy and product management.
• 4+ years of experience building dashboards, writing queries and analyzing structured and unstructured data.
• 2+ years of experience in presenting and communicating with Executive Leadership.

Other Requirements:

Ability 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.

Additional/Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ 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 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
  • OR equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of experience with large-scale distributed systems.

• Business Understanding & Data-Driven Frameworks: Develop structured frameworks to analyze business questions, identify data issues, and escalate concerns while gaining a deep understanding of business needs.
• Data Analysis & Actionable Insights: Conduct and interpret data analyses, critically evaluate assumptions, and recommend appropriate analytical tools and methodologies to drive informed business decisions.
• Storytelling & Business Communication: Synthesize findings into compelling presentations, dashboards, and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement: Build cross-team relationships to enhance data methodologies, implement self-service reporting, and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Strategic Impact & Continuous Improvement: Anticipate business problems, align data requirements with business needs, and proactively drive enhancements in reporting, analytics, and decision-making processes.