Power BI is Microsoft's business intelligence platform and appears in roughly 25% of data analyst job postings. These roles are especially common in enterprise environments, government agencies, and organizations already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, SQL Server, SharePoint).
$75,000 – $110,000/year
Government and enterprise roles often include additional benefits. PL-300 certification can add $8K–$15K.
Galderma — Toronto, ON
CVS Health — Cumberland, Rhode Island
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene — QUEENS, NY
New Seasons Market — Portland, Oregon
The Rhode Island Public Health Institute — Providence, RI
Danone — Dallas, TX
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. — Lowell, AR
Marathon Petroleum Corporation — San Antonio, TX
Collēctīvus Holdings — Remote
Tential Solutions — Rockville, MD
Power BI analyst roles focus on building interactive reports and dashboards using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), Power Query for data transformation, and data modeling within the Power BI ecosystem. Demand for Power BI skills has grown significantly as organizations migrate to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. Enterprise and government sectors are the biggest employers of Power BI analysts, and many of these roles come with strong benefits packages. The Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification (PL-300) is widely recognized and can boost your competitiveness. Power BI roles often pair well with SQL Server and Azure Data Factory knowledge. Compared to Tableau, Power BI tends to be more common in larger, more traditional organizations.