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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Analyst - **Company:** Niowave Inc. - **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Powerapps - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/404410850 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience * 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field * Advanced proficiency with Power BI, including DAX, data modeling, and dataflows * Strong SQL skills for querying and transforming data * Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate * Experience building reports using data from SharePoint, MasterControl, or similar platforms * Experience with Azure SQL and/or Azure analytics tools at the user level * Ability to document analyses, models, and workflows clearly Great to have… * 10+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field Experience supporting analytics in regulated, manufacturing, or laboratory environments * Experience preparing data requirements for ERP implementations * Familiarity with MasterControl reporting structures * Experience with Python for analysis or automation ## Description The Senior Data Analyst serves as the primary owner of analytics, reporting, and data insights across the organization. This role blends business-facing analysis with technical data modeling to support various teams. The Senior Data Analyst develops Power BI dashboards, performs advanced analysis, improves data accessibility, and builds repeatable workflows using Power Apps, Power Automate, and SQL. The role partners closely with subject matter experts to define reporting requirements, translate operational needs into analytics solutions, and promote consistent use of data across Niowave. * Develop, maintain, and optimize Power BI dashboards, reports, and datasets for cross-functional teams * Build semantic models, DAX measures, dataflows, and reusable data structures * Translate operational and quality requirements into reliable and audit-ready analytics outputs * Write SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from internal systems * Perform data validation, cleansing, and consistency checks * Build analytics and dashboards using data from MasterControl, SharePoint, and other internal platforms What you need to succeed… * Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal * Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization - appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state * Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others' styles, and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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