Business Intelligence & Data Strategy Analyst at Hoefer Wysocki Architecture – Kansas City, Missouri

Hoefer Wysocki Architecture


Job Type Full-time

Location Kansas City - Kansas City, MO 64112 US (Primary)

Education Bachelor's Degree

Category Information Technology

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Business Intelligence & Data Strategy Analyst is responsible for learning the business end-to-end—architecture, engineering, operations, finance, and project delivery—and transforming firmwide data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making. This role develops dashboards, analytics tools, automation workflows, and AI-enabled solutions while collaborating closely with leadership to enhance operational performance and long-term firm strategy.

Essential Functions:

• Develop a deep understanding of the firm’s business model, workflows, financial frameworks, and project delivery methods.
• Analyze business performance across sectors, geographies, and service lines to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards, Excel models, and automated reporting tools.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, HR, marketing, and practice leaders to gather requirements and deliver analytical solutions.
• Integrate data from multiple sources into unified reporting environments and improve data accuracy, governance, and workflows.
• Implement automation tools and AI-enabled solutions to increase productivity and streamline processes.
• Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership in clear, accessible formats.
• Writes documentation to describe solution development, logic, coding, and corrections.
• Train staff and support adoption of dashboards and tools across the firm.
• Support annual planning, forecasting cycles, KPI development, and performance tracking.

Accountability

• Deliver accurate, timely dashboards and reporting tools that enhance decision-making.
• Increase operational efficiency through automation and data-driven solutions.
• Partner effectively with leadership across all business units and maintain strong internal relationships.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across reporting environments.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrate measurable impact within the first 6–12 months through improvements in reporting, automation, and strategic insight.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle firmwide data responsibly.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

Job Requiremetns

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field required, with 3–7 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or strategic operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Key attributes of a successful candidate include being a curious, proactive learner with strong intuition complemented by solid technical expertise. The ideal candidate is comfortable interacting with executives and practice leaders, is a systems thinker who understands how data interconnects across the firm and is an excellent visual communicator. They are practical, action-oriented, and focused on delivering solutions—not just analysis.

• Strong skills in Excel, SQL, and data modeling / dashboard development.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and tell compelling stories with data.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI (preferred), Tableau, or similar visualization software.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the A&E industry (architecture, engineering, design, construction) or professional services.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint) and project accounting.
• Experience implementing AI-powered productivity or analytic tools.
• Experience building data pipelines or automations (Power Automate, Python, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be detail oriented and able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled