The Specialist, Power Solution designs, develops, and optimizes enterprise-wide reporting and analytics solutions that enable data-driven decisions across the business. This role is equal parts technical problem-solver, visual storyteller, and collaborative partner. The Specialist, Power Solution brings data to life through Power BI.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models
- Partner with stakeholders to gather and translate business reporting requirements
- Optimize and maintain Power BI datasets and data pipelines
- Implement data governance, role-based access, and best practices
- Partner with business teams to identify new data opportunities and automation enhancements
- Stay current on Power Platform innovations, recommending improvements and integrations
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI development in a business or enterprise environment
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, or related field
- Expert in Microsoft Power BI
- Skilled in SQL/Data Warehousing
- Proficient in Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
- Expert in data visualization and storytelling
- Proficient in Azure Data Services (Synapse, Data Factory)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified – Power BI Data Analyst Associate or equivalent
- Excellent problem solving, analytical, and collaboration skills
- Strong communication abilities to translate concepts into business insights
- Experience in retail, eCommerce, or consumer-facing industries
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systems
- Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps
- Exposure to Power Platform integration and governance practices
- Advanced data modeling and visualization design principles
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- Enjoys being recognized for the quality of their work
- Willingness to work within established standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Develops strong job knowledge and competency
- Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
- Thrives in a structured environment
- Happy accomplishing work as an individual
- Can work harmoniously with others
- Communication is factual, polite, and professional
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Hybrid work schedule
Your Performance Will Be Measured On:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following.
- Decision-making, judgment, and execution
- Accuracy and adoption of dashboards
- Communication
- Clarity of deliverables
- Performance metrics
- Reduced errors
- Reliability of reports
- Compliance with standards
- Audit readiness
- Stakeholder Feedback
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What We Do
We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is a trusted, beloved brand that has been part of countless life moments for more than 20 years. We operate approximately 400 stores worldwide—including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Paris, Milan, Colombia, and the United Kingdom and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East and China—where Guests can make and customize furry friends. The Build-A-Bear Workshop experience is an expression of our commitment to redefine retail and entertainment. Our concept is designed to bring out the creative side of our Guests to spark their imagination. We challenge every associate to contribute wherever possible to our culture, our communities and our business success. Regardless of role, Build-A-Bear associates keep our core values at the heart of everything they do. We cultivate a culture that truly begins with heart. From the passion our associates bring to work each day to our iconic heart ceremony, we deliver the Build-A-Bear spirit and one-of-a-kind experiences to our Guests – one furry friend at a time. It’s one of the reasons Build-A-Bear Workshop has been recognized time and time again as a sought-after employer: • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces in Retail list: 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Women list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Diversity list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list: 2017 and 2016 • 2-Star Accreditation by Best Companies for our ‘outstanding’ workplace engagement standards and commitment







