Digital Solutions Business Analyst III - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a Digital Solutions Business Analyst/Engineer to support a complex Water program in Chicago.  The Digital Solutions Business Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the various program management office teams by analyzing and interpreting large datasets related to water quality, consumption, and infrastructure management. This role involves developing and implementing advanced Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, optimizing performance, engineering design principles, and integrating data from various sources to provide actionable insights.  

• Works under limited supervision.
• Displays knowledge and ability to apply business practices in carrying out a variety of assignments. 
• Produces regularly scheduled reports from multiple data sources. 
• Demonstrates the ability to organize, process, and present information, requiring good communication skills.
• Analyze large datasets related to water quality to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain data models for accurate and meaningful water-related analysis.
• Utilize statistical methods and predictive modeling to derive actionable insights.
• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions tailored to water industry needs.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools like Tableau and Power BI.
• Knowledge and understanding of Water Resource Management
• Develop and maintain ETL processes for efficient data integration workflows.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance, ensuring responsiveness and scalability.
• Monitor system performance metrics and address bottlenecks.
• Document BI solutions, data models, and workflows for future reference.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and data visualizations.
• May complete assignments of limited complexity, requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
• Assists in business related activities and presentations. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related field, preferably in the water industry.
• Strong proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data analytics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.