Data Strategist

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you'll enjoy :

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

A Data Strategist's primary focus is to examine and interpret data and turn it into information which improves business decisions. The Data Strategist will gather information from various sources (CRM, BI Reporting, Power BI, SharePoint, Excel) and interpret patterns and trends; strategize, develop, and maintain a product "intelligence" library for use in partner and sales analytics. The Data Strategist will develop templates, one-off reports, governed datasets, and other data outputs as requested, and will drive automation to reduce manual effort and enable self-service analytics, with a strong emphasis on Power BI development and optimization.

Role Description

Examine and interpret data and turn it into information which can offer to improve business and inform decisions

Gather information from various sources (CRM, ERP / AX, BI Reporting, Power BI, SharePoint, Excel) and interpret patterns and trends

Design, develop, and optimize advanced Power BI reports and analytics solutions, utilizing DAX, Power Query, and (where appropriate) VBA / macros to improve efficiency and quality of reports

Provide analytics and recommendations from generated reporting for management and business stakeholders

Strategize, develop, and maintain a template "intelligence" library (datasets, measures, report templates, documentation) for use in sales / partner analytics

Train associates on best practices in using pre-established Excel and Power BI reporting templates; host office hours and create job aids

Assist in content for onboarding training and continued education on templates, datasets, and department-centric reporting

Work with leadership to develop and / or complete special report requests and ad-hoc analyses

Generate and distribute reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence; manage subscriptions and refresh schedules

Create and manage documentation for internal communications, including cheat sheets, data dictionaries, and other training materials

Implement and manage data governance elements

Identify and implement automation (e.g., scheduled refresh, Power Automate, BI subscriptions) to remove manual work and improve reliability

Maintain an intake process and backlog; provide frequent updates on progress, risks, issues, and dependencies

Provide hands-on user support and resolve reporting issues independently; serve as Tier-1 / Tier-2 escalation for PPSS dashboards and data questions

Manage and prioritize workflows and projects through Asana

Behaviors and Competencies

Analytical Thinking : Can apply critical thinking to analyze data, identify patterns, and make basic inferences.

Data Analysis : Can identify patterns and trends in data, propose hypotheses, and use statistical techniques to test them.

Data Literacy : Can identify relevant data sources, collect data, and use basic tools to interpret and report findings.

Critical Thinking : Can analyze and interpret data to inform decision-making, and propose solutions based on logical reasoning.

Attention to Detail : Can identify errors or inconsistencies in work and make necessary corrections.

Communication : Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information, and can adapt communication style to the audience.

Problem-Solving : Can identify problems, propose solutions, and take action to resolve them without explicit instructions.

Technical Expertise : Can apply technical knowledge and skills effectively in most situations, with occasional guidance.

Time Management : Can generally use time effectively and is working towards improving task prioritization and deadline management.

Continuous Improvement : Can identify moderate areas for improvement and implement moderate changes.

Skill Level Requirements

Database management and reporting skills - Intermediate

Strong organizational skills - Intermediate

Experience with customer relations and satisfaction - Intermediate

Ability to multitask and complete tasks with efficiency and accuracy - Intermediate

Ability to follow direction while working individually and in a team environment - Intermediate

Ability to accept, understand, and learn from management feedback - Intermediate

Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization, both internally and externally - Intermediate

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders - Intermediate

Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Minimum of 2 years in a sales, sales support, or analytics role

Experience in a Data Analyst / Data Strategist role preferred

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Power Query, pivots, modeling)

Experience with Power BI (DAX, data modeling, dashboard development) and SharePoint as a data source / content hub

Light travel for team / leadership meetings and enablement sessions (up to 10%)

Occasional after-hours support for critical report refreshes or production releases

Preferred :

• Microsoft Certified - Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or equivalent

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000 which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity - M / F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status