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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Business Intelligence Specialist - **Company:** Securian - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Salary:** $59,400.0 - $109,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Dictionary, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Presentation, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, RStudio, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Processing, Sap Business Objects, Information Technology, Data Management, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/job/detail/87323903/Business-Intelligence-Specialist ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, ora relatedfield; or equivalent work experience. * Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, including data extraction, transformation, cleansing, and validation. * Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Business Objects, RStudio, or similar technologies. * Ability to work with complex data from multiple sources. * Strong organization and attention to detail to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met. * Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain processes and results tostakeholders. * Effective prioritization skills, including the ability to balance accuracy, resources, and timelines within the bigger picture. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of Individual Solution's data sources, their content & structure. * Familiarity with life insurance and annuity products, distribution channels, and business operations. * Experience developing KPI definitions, data dictionaries, or metadata documentation. * Exposure todata governance, data quality management, or reporting standards. * Experience collaborating across business and technology teams in agile or cross-functional environments., Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Data Storytelling, Proactive Problem Solving, Strategic Questioning, Verbal Communications ## Description At Securian Financial, the internal title for this position is Reporting & Analytics Sr Analyst., Reporting & Analytics Delivery * Design, develop, enhance, andmaintainrecurring and ad hoc reports,surveys,dashboards, scorecards, and analytical solutions that supportthe business. * Translate business questions into data-driven insights and actionable recommendations. * Ensure reporting outputs areaccurate, scalable, and aligned withreportingand analytics standards. * Conduct trend analysis, root cause analysis, andexploratorydata analysis toidentifyopportunities, risks, and emerging patterns. Data Management & Governance * Perform data extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, and integration activities across multiple systems and data sources. * Research and resolve data quality issues and help improve data integrity and reporting consistency. * Develop andmaintainstandardizeddata catalogs includingbusiness definitions, calculations, KPIs, and reporting documentation. * Contributeto the evolution of reporting standards and best practices. Tools, Technology & Continuous Improvement * Utilize reporting and analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Business Objects, RStudio, or similar technologies to support business intelligence initiatives. * Partner with enterprise teams to improve datamarts, reporting capabilities, metadata, and data cataloging efforts. * Identifyopportunities to automate reporting processes and improve efficiency through enhanced analytics capabilities and tooling. * Support testing, validation, and implementation of reporting enhancements and process improvements. Business Partnership & Consultation * Collaborate with business partners to understand reporting and analytics needs, define requirements, and prioritize requests. * Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders by providing analytical support and recommendations. * Summarize findings and present insights in a clear, concise manner tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Industrializing your Data Science capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/178-industrializing-your-data-science-capabilities) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)