ABOUT THE COMPANY
Acumen, LLC. is one of the nation's leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. Our passion is to help people lead independent lives through exceptional participant-directed programs. Acumen is a great place to work. Our employees make a positive difference in our clients lives by what they do. Among many benefits to working here, we offer medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and incentive bonuses to those who qualify.
OVERVIEW AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Business Intelligence Manager plays a pivotal role in championing data and analytics at Acumen, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that guide corporate strategy and operational efficiencies. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive analytics framework that transforms data into actionable insights, fostering a culture of data-driven decision making across all levels of the organization.
Strategic BI Leadership:
- Develop and execute Acumen’s BI strategy, focusing on integrating BI practices into key business operations including financial, HR, and operational systems.
- Lead the transition from legacy SSRS solutions to a comprehensive Power BI ecosystem, ensuring seamless migration and minimal disruption to business processes.
- Establish and maintain robust data governance practices, initially focusing on strategic applications to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
Data Management and Analytics:
- Oversee the design, creation, and management of critical datasets that drive strategic reporting and analytics across the enterprise.
- Develop and maintain scalable dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Conduct high-level analysis for board of directors presentations, demonstrating storytelling prowess to translate complex data sets into compelling business narratives.
Team Development and Process Improvement:
- Hire, train, and manage an initial team of three report developers and recruit two additional specialists to enhance BI capabilities.
- Implement and train the BI team in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Scrumban) to optimize project management and workflow processes.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and proactive problem-solving within the BI team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence:
- Collaborate with senior executives and department heads to align BI strategies with organizational goals and data needs.
- Influence company-wide analytics journeys by building strong relationships and advocating for the strategic use of data.
Compliance and Security:
- Ensure adherence to data privacy standards and security policies, reinforcing Acumen’s commitment to secure and ethical data use.
- Promote a vigilant cybersecurity posture among all BI team members, aligning with company-wide policies and guidelines.
