Business Analyst

Redmond, WA, United States

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft's cloud services. Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation is responsible for designing, building, and operating our unified global datacenters, managing the supply planning and capacity utilization of our unified infrastructure, and is responsible for all of the operations needed to run the physical infrastructure (including supply chain, hardware, power, security, and workflow teams).

The Demand and Strategic planning organization is seeking an exceptional Business Analyst to help drive demand data insights and strategic initiatives across CO+I organization. This role is responsible for deriving business insights to leadership using data that will lead to better decision making as we grow in complexity.

This critically vital role requires an individual who can apply in-depth knowledge of the business, its data landscape, and the lineage of those data to proactively identify opportunities to explore and address business questions across multiple areas. The solutions and data analysis developed by the individual in this role will be delivered to executives through a high-tempo rhythm of business that demands the ability to develop robust analysis, navigate evolving strategies, communicate crisply, and drive changes on short intervals. In addition, this role will be responsible for identifying demand needs and coordinating across engineering, operations, and finance teams to evaluate and recommend potential solutions.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Responsibilities Clean, analyze, and visualize a variety of Demand telemetry and Demand metrics to identify opportunities, insights, and anomalies.

Develop automated dynamic reports and dashboards to support key business functions and initiatives.

Compile comprehensive and accurate stakeholder facing reports on a timely basis

Guide business leaders with confidence in your analytics and reporting to ensure smooth execution.

Summarize and clearly communicate data analysis assumptions and results.

Support day-to-day operations with ad-hoc analysis.

Support demand planning in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Executive S&OP

Work across a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure we collaboratively improve, adapt, and adopt our processes and support software systems to support rapidly changing business requirements.

Build and manages key relationships needed for demand planning. Drives collaboration and alignment on plans; cross-functional relationships.

Collaboration and supply chain management

Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis o OR Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field o OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements: These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications: Sound communication and leadership skills to drive projects and build buy-in and support.

Demonstrated experience leading and managing a business-critical function.

Technical certifications relevant to data analysis/BI

Business Analytics IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $80,900 - $162,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $105,300 - $176,900 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 10, 2024. #IPACareers

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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