Business Intelligence Lead Jobs in California

Business Intelligence Lead jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, financial services, and healthcare sectors, with demand at every level from analytics team lead to senior BI director. The densest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo regularly staff BI leadership roles. The most in-demand specialties are cloud data platform development, self-service analytics enablement, and cross-functional stakeholder reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17+
Top employerApple
Top cityMountain View, CA
Cities hiring11
Work type94% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Penumbra, Inc.
BI Integration Lead
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Penumbra, Inc.
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BI Integration Lead
Penumbra, Inc.
Alameda, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Business Strategy
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$210k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Penumbra, Inc.
BI Integration Lead
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BI Integration Lead
Penumbra, Inc.
Alameda, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
$153k - $210k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Cognizant
Lead BI / Analytics Developer
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Cognizant
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Lead BI / Analytics Developer
Cognizant
San Jose, California
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ID.me
Strategic Sourcing and Market Intelligence Lead
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ID.me
Added 2mo ago
Strategic Sourcing and Market Intelligence Lead
ID.me
Mountain View, California
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
Partnerships & Business Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$165k - $205k/yr
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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BSH Home Appliances
Regional Lead Market & Competitive Intelligence
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BSH Home Appliances
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Regional Lead Market & Competitive Intelligence
BSH Home Appliances
Irvine, California
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
$108k - $144k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Business Intelligence Lead Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Mountain View
3 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
Alameda
2 jobs
Cupertino
2 jobs
California City
1 jobs
Fremont
1 jobs
Irvine
1 jobs
Milpitas
1 jobs
San Diego
1 jobs

Business Intelligence Lead Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple2
  • Intuit
    Intuit2
  • Penumbra
    Penumbra2
  • Aircall
    Aircall1
  • BRAIN
    BRAIN1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Medical Devices2
  • Consulting & Professional Services1
  • Manufacturing1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business intelligence lead jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or a related analytical field
  • Five or more years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a closely related discipline
  • Proficiency with BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker and SQL query writing
  • Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring analysts and owning end-to-end reporting pipelines
  • Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks
  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex data findings for non-technical California business stakeholders

Business Intelligence Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business intelligence lead in California?

Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, data science, or information systems, followed by several years of progressively senior analytics work. There is no state-issued license required for the role. Candidates who advance to lead positions in California typically build a portfolio demonstrating ownership of a BI environment, proficiency with platforms dominant in the California market such as Looker or Tableau, and experience translating data insights into business decisions for cross-functional teams.

How much do business intelligence leads make in California?

Business intelligence leads in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business intelligence leads in California?

Employers hiring business intelligence leads in California right now include Apple, Intuit, and Penumbra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, large health systems, and financial institutions means BI leadership roles appear across a broader range of industries here than in most other states.

Which California cities have the most business intelligence lead jobs?

The cities with the most business intelligence lead openings in California are Mountain View, San Francisco, and Alameda. The Bay Area leads because of its density of technology and SaaS headquarters that run large internal data teams, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, media, and e-commerce companies, and San Diego contributes openings from its biotech and defense sectors.

Are there remote business intelligence lead jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Business intelligence lead work is almost entirely desk-based and output-driven, making it well-suited to remote arrangements. About 6% of business intelligence lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how readily California technology and financial services employers have adopted flexible work models for senior data roles. The portions most often offered remotely are reporting development, stakeholder consulting, and platform administration.

How can I get hired as a business intelligence lead in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a junior or mid-level analyst role at a California technology company, health system, or financial institution, building toward a lead title by owning a reporting domain. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente and major Bay Area technology firms run rotational analytics programs and new-graduate associate positions that expose analysts to full-stack BI environments early. Moving laterally from a data analyst, reporting analyst, or database developer role is common. A portfolio of Tableau or Looker dashboards solving real business questions, combined with a Google Data Analytics or dbt certification, gives candidates a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to business intelligence lead jobs in California?

You can find and apply to business intelligence lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the ones that match.

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