Business Intelligence Analyst; Senior

About This Company

Wawona Frozen Foods is a family‑owned, family‑operated company that treats employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods’ commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. The state‑of‑the‑art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high‑quality products—all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

Wawona Frozen Foods is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to lead our Business Intelligence team. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the ideal candidate blends leadership skills with technical and business knowledge as they champion the ongoing expansion and refinement of our reporting architecture. The manager works closely with the IT Director to identify and capitalize on opportunities to drive improved business decision‑making and value creation.

• Architect & Innovate
  :
  Administer and optimize our BI ecosystem, including Azure Databricks
  , ADLS Gen 2,
  Azure Data Factory
  , and Power BI
  .
• Collaborate & Influence
  :
  Partner with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into cutting‑edge analytics solutions.
• Lead & Deliver
  :
  Manage development resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure projects exceed expectations.
• Protect & Troubleshoot
  :
  Own incident management, disaster recovery, and systematic troubleshooting for BI systems.
• Standardize & Educate
  :
  Build and maintain a centralized knowledge hub for KPIs, master data, and business terminology.
• Visualize & Empower
  :
  Design dashboards, reports, and KPIs that drive strategic decisions.
• Ensure Integrity
  :
  Safeguard data accuracy, security, and compliance with governance standards.
• Reconcile & Align
  :
  Partner with Accounting to ensure financial reporting aligns with the general ledger.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's in Business or STEM (Master’s preferred).
• Experience
  : 5+ years in BI/Analytics, including 1–3 years in leadership.
• Technical Expertise
  :
  • Advanced Power BI skills
  • Strong SQL proficiency
  • Experience with Databricks
    , Business Central
    , and scripting languages (
    DAX
    , Python
    , or R preferred).
• Leadership
  :
  Proven project management and team leadership skills.
• Business Acumen
  :
  Familiarity with accounting principles and cost accounting.
• Communication
  :
  Exceptional ability to present complex data clearly and persuasively.

• Competitive Benefits
  :
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA, DCAP, and a generous 401k match
  .
• Culture of Growth
  :
  We invest in training, resources, and career development–because your success is our success.
• Inclusive & Collaborative
  :
  Diverse perspectives drive innovation here.
• Unique Perks
  :
  Wawona Wednesdays, seasonal appreciation events, branded gear, and more.
• Impactful Work
  :
  Join a team that values grit, creativity, and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about leveraging data to drive business success and want to work in a culture that values innovation and authenticity,
apply today and help us shape the future of Wawona Frozen Foods.

This role operates in a standard office environment but may require occasional visits to the production facilities. The position requires frequent use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. Occasional travel to partner offices or audit meetings may be required. Physical requirements may include lifting up to 20 pounds, walking across plant environments, and remaining seated or standing for extended periods.

When in production areas, compliance with GMP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF protocols is mandatory. Slip‑resistant footwear is required, and strict adherence to dress code and hygiene standards must be followed.

Compensation
: $100,000‑120,000

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity
:
Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods.