Business Analyst with EDM-BI (Enterprise Data Management)
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Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Competitive
Duration: 6 months
Experience: Business Analyst, EDM/BI experience
Job Description & Details
"The world of enterprise data is exploding, and companies need analysts who can turn raw data into actionable insight. This niche blends business analysis with modern data\u2011management tools, making it a hot career path right now. The role in Des Moines offers a focused 6\u2011month project to sharpen those exact skills.\n\n# Job Summary\nWe are seeking a Business Analyst with hands\u2011on experience in Enterprise Data Management (EDM) and Business Intelligence (BI) to lead data validation, support ETL design reviews, develop UAT plans, and ensure compliance with data\u2011governance standards. The position is onsite in Des Moines for a six\u2011month contract.\n\n# Top 3 Critical Skills Table\n| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |\n|---|---|---|\n| Data Validation | Guarantees the accuracy of enterprise data before it feeds reporting and analytics | Senior |\n| ETL Design Review | Ensures efficient data pipelines and reliable BI outputs | Senior |\n| UAT Planning & Execution | Confirms that BI deliverables meet business requirements and user expectations | Mid |\n\n# Interview Preparation\n1. **How do you approach data validation for large\u2011scale EDM projects?**\n - *What the interviewer is looking for:* A systematic methodology, tools used, and examples of catching data quality issues.\n2. **Describe a time you reviewed an ETL design and identified performance bottlenecks. What changes did you recommend?**\n - *What the interviewer is looking for:* Understanding of ETL concepts, performance tuning, and impact on downstream BI.\n3. **What are the key components of a comprehensive UAT plan for a BI solution?**\n - *What the interviewer is looking for:* Test case creation, stakeholder involvement, defect tracking, and sign\u2011off criteria.\n4. **Explain how you ensure data governance and reporting standards are adhered to throughout a project.**\n - *What the interviewer is looking for:* Knowledge of governance frameworks, documentation practices, and audit trails.\n5. **How have you leveraged AWS services or scheduling tools like Control\u2011M in your BI workflows?**\n - *What the interviewer is looking for:* Practical exposure to cloud services or job schedulers and how they improve reliability/automation.\n\n# Resume Optimization\n- Business Analyst\n- Enterprise Data Management (EDM)\n- Business Intelligence (BI)\n- Data Validation\n- ETL Design Review\n- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)\n- Data Governance\n- AWS\n- Control\u2011M\n- CI/CD Pipelines\n\n# Application Strategy\nWhen reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that greets the hiring manager, attaches your updated resume, and clearly maps your top skills to the role. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as **data validation**, **ETL design review**, and **UAT planning**, and highlight any projects where you applied EDM or BI tools.\n\n# Career Roadmap\n| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Business Analyst (EDM/BI) | 2\u20114 years | Data validation, ETL, UAT | Senior Business Analyst |\n| Senior Business Analyst | 4\u20117 years | Strategy, governance, stakeholder leadership | Data Analytics Manager |\n| Data Analytics Manager | 7+ years | Team leadership, enterprise data strategy | Director of Data & Analytics |\n"