Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Washington
Business Intelligence Analyst jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, aerospace, healthcare, and cloud services, with openings at every level from entry-level reporting analyst through senior and principal BI roles. The heaviest hiring is in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, where major employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain large analytics teams with ongoing BI demand. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are cloud data platforms, supply chain analytics, and self-service BI tooling in Azure and Power BI environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Northwest Center is seeking a strategic and data-driven FP&A and Business Intelligence Manager to serve as the analytical backbone of our NWC@Amazon division. In this senior individual contributor role, you will lead financial planning, forecasting, business intelligence, and reporting initiatives that provide leaders with actionable insights and trusted financial information. You will develop financial models, data pipelines, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions that transform complex data into clear business decisions.
Working closely with Finance & Business Operations leadership, program leaders, corporate finance partners, and customer stakeholders, you will support long-term planning, growth strategies, and investment decisions across the division. As our managed services portfolio continues to expand beyond Amazon, you will play a critical role in building the financial and analytical foundation for future customers and programs.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with technical expertise in tools such as Power BI, Vena, and modern AI technologies. You are passionate about turning manual processes into automated, scalable solutions and can communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, accessible way that drives adoption and trust across the organization.
Salary Range: $128,000 - $160,000
Location: Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA
Please submit a portfolio of examples of dashboards with your application.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- Additional 10 Annual Floating Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Company-Provided Orca Pass for Seattle employees OR Company-Provided SmarTrip card or Parking Stipend of $153/month for Arlington employees
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/
Essential Duties
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the division's annual planning and forecasting processes end to end, establishing clear timelines, defined inputs, and accountability for delivering accurate and timely financial plans.
- Develop and maintain financial models that support planning and decision-making, including workforce planning, revenue forecasting, organizational structure and span-of-control economic, pricing models, and profitability analysis across programs, locations, and customers.
- Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis on growth and investment decisions, new customer opportunities, program expansion, wage and market adjustments, contract renewals, and bring leadership the trade-offs and a recommendation, not just the data.
- Analyze financial performance against plans and forecasts, identify the reasons for significant differences, and partner with program leaders to determine appropriate actions.
- Establish consistent financial and operational performance measures, including how they are defined, calculated, and used in monthly, quarterly, and executive reporting.
- Ability to educate and influence non-financial leaders on financial concepts and implications.
Automation & Business Intelligence
- Serve as the technical owner for the division, designing and building the data pipelines, templated models, and dashboards that build repeatable mechanisms for analysis.
- Build and maintain the division's Power BI (or equivalent) reporting layer, including P&L by department, headcount by site and program, revenue and margin trending, receivables health, and the financial content of NWC monthly business reviews and customer QBRs.
- Apply a "build it once" standard by identifying recurring analyses and developing documented, automated solutions that are scalable across the division.
- Establish data and reporting standards that enable consistency, accuracy, appropriate access, and a single source of truth across the division.
BI & AI Enablement
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage business intelligence, AI, and automation to improve financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational decision making.
- Evaluate BI and AI tools, establish secure and compliant approaches for their use in partnership with IT and corporate finance.
- Raising the analytical capabilities of the broader team through training, office hours, documentation and ongoing support that increases adoption of reporting and decision support tools.
- Partner with corporate finance, HR, Recruiting, and IT to ensure divisional solutions align with enterprise systems, controls, and roadmap, and to share methods that other divisions can adopt.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field required; master's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
- 7+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or business intelligence, including ownership of a full planning and forecasting cycle for a business unit, division, or program portfolio with a preference for experience supporting a multi-customer or multi-entity environment
- Experience in pricing, bill rate construction, or the unit economics of labor-based services preferred
- Advanced Power BI or Tableau capability: data modeling, DAX or equivalent, and dashboard design for non-technical audiences
- Advanced Excel including complex financial modeling, Power Query, and Power Pivot
- Experience establishing data governance, master data standards, or a BI center of excellence preferred
- Working knowledge of at least one of SQL, Python, VBA, or Office Scripts for data transformation
- Hands-on experience with a financial planning platform (Vena preferred), including model build and administration rather than input alone
- Practical experience applying AI tools to analytical, modeling, or reporting work
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.
Northwest Center is seeking a strategic and data-driven FP&A and Business Intelligence Manager to serve as the analytical backbone of our NWC@Amazon division. In this senior individual contributor role, you will lead financial planning, forecasting, business intelligence, and reporting initiatives that provide leaders with actionable insights and trusted financial information. You will develop financial models, data pipelines, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions that transform complex data into clear business decisions.
Working closely with Finance & Business Operations leadership, program leaders, corporate finance partners, and customer stakeholders, you will support long-term planning, growth strategies, and investment decisions across the division. As our managed services portfolio continues to expand beyond Amazon, you will play a critical role in building the financial and analytical foundation for future customers and programs.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with technical expertise in tools such as Power BI, Vena, and modern AI technologies. You are passionate about turning manual processes into automated, scalable solutions and can communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, accessible way that drives adoption and trust across the organization.
Salary Range: $128,000 - $160,000
Location: Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA
Please submit a portfolio of examples of dashboards with your application.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- Additional 10 Annual Floating Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Company-Provided Orca Pass for Seattle employees OR Company-Provided SmarTrip card or Parking Stipend of $153/month for Arlington employees
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/
Essential Duties
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the division's annual planning and forecasting processes end to end, establishing clear timelines, defined inputs, and accountability for delivering accurate and timely financial plans.
- Develop and maintain financial models that support planning and decision-making, including workforce planning, revenue forecasting, organizational structure and span-of-control economic, pricing models, and profitability analysis across programs, locations, and customers.
- Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis on growth and investment decisions, new customer opportunities, program expansion, wage and market adjustments, contract renewals, and bring leadership the trade-offs and a recommendation, not just the data.
- Analyze financial performance against plans and forecasts, identify the reasons for significant differences, and partner with program leaders to determine appropriate actions.
- Establish consistent financial and operational performance measures, including how they are defined, calculated, and used in monthly, quarterly, and executive reporting.
- Ability to educate and influence non-financial leaders on financial concepts and implications.
Automation & Business Intelligence
- Serve as the technical owner for the division, designing and building the data pipelines, templated models, and dashboards that build repeatable mechanisms for analysis.
- Build and maintain the division's Power BI (or equivalent) reporting layer, including P&L by department, headcount by site and program, revenue and margin trending, receivables health, and the financial content of NWC monthly business reviews and customer QBRs.
- Apply a "build it once" standard by identifying recurring analyses and developing documented, automated solutions that are scalable across the division.
- Establish data and reporting standards that enable consistency, accuracy, appropriate access, and a single source of truth across the division.
BI & AI Enablement
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage business intelligence, AI, and automation to improve financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational decision making.
- Evaluate BI and AI tools, establish secure and compliant approaches for their use in partnership with IT and corporate finance.
- Raising the analytical capabilities of the broader team through training, office hours, documentation and ongoing support that increases adoption of reporting and decision support tools.
- Partner with corporate finance, HR, Recruiting, and IT to ensure divisional solutions align with enterprise systems, controls, and roadmap, and to share methods that other divisions can adopt.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field required; master's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
- 7+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or business intelligence, including ownership of a full planning and forecasting cycle for a business unit, division, or program portfolio with a preference for experience supporting a multi-customer or multi-entity environment
- Experience in pricing, bill rate construction, or the unit economics of labor-based services preferred
- Advanced Power BI or Tableau capability: data modeling, DAX or equivalent, and dashboard design for non-technical audiences
- Advanced Excel including complex financial modeling, Power Query, and Power Pivot
- Experience establishing data governance, master data standards, or a BI center of excellence preferred
- Working knowledge of at least one of SQL, Python, VBA, or Office Scripts for data transformation
- Hands-on experience with a financial planning platform (Vena preferred), including model build and administration rather than input alone
- Practical experience applying AI tools to analytical, modeling, or reporting work
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Business Intelligence Analyst Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon27
- Amazon Web Services6
- Google2
- HP1
- BECU1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business intelligence analyst jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in business analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related field
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large relational databases
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable data visualization tools
- Familiarity with Azure data services, including Azure Synapse, Data Factory, or Databricks
- Ability to translate complex data findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with Python or R for data wrangling, modeling, or statistical analysis
Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business intelligence analyst in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a business intelligence analyst, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Washington employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in analytics, information systems, computer science, or a quantitative field. From there, building proficiency in SQL, Power BI or Tableau, and cloud platforms like Azure is the concrete differentiator. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate are recognized and valued across Washington's large tech and aerospace employers.
How much do business intelligence analysts make in Washington?
Business intelligence analysts in Washington earn a median of about $163,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,930 for the lowest 10% to over $220,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire business intelligence analysts in Washington?
Employers hiring business intelligence analysts in Washington right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, aerospace firms, and large healthcare systems means BI roles appear across a wide range of industries beyond just software.
Which Washington cities have the most business intelligence analyst jobs?
The cities with the most business intelligence analyst openings in Washington are Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland. Seattle and Bellevue drive the bulk of demand through the region's technology and cloud services sector, while Redmond's concentration of Microsoft campuses and enterprise software teams accounts for a significant share of mid-level and senior BI openings outside the core Seattle market.
Are there remote business intelligence analyst jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of business intelligence analyst openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how naturally the work fits distributed environments. Roles focused on dashboard development, self-service reporting, and cloud pipeline work are the most consistently offered as remote, while positions requiring close collaboration with embedded operations or field teams tend to be on-site or hybrid.
How can I get hired as a business intelligence analyst in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior data analyst or reporting analyst role, which Washington employers across healthcare, retail, and technology regularly post for candidates without full BI experience. Companies like Providence Health and Costco Wholesale run structured new-grad and associate analyst programs in the Seattle metro. Building a portfolio with real datasets in Power BI or Tableau, earning the Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate credential, and targeting analyst rotational programs or internship-to-hire pipelines at mid-size Washington tech firms gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants with coursework alone.
Where can I find and apply to business intelligence analyst jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to business intelligence analyst jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from each listing.
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