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SGS

Functional Analyst – Global BI & Data Projects

SGS

Published 12 Mar 2026
Madrid, Spain
Full Time

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Key skills

Data Governance
UX
Information Systems
QA
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Data Quality
Stakeholder Management
Business Analysis
Testing
Sustainability
Reliability
Devops
DataSets
Agile
Visualization
KPI
ERP
Transformation

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Power BI
Azure DevOps

Description

SGS Functional Analyst Global BI & Data Projects \\\| SmartRecruiters Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox . Functional Analyst Global BI & Data Projects Full-time Company Description SGS is the worlds leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve t he highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise when you need to be sure underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. Job Description As a Functional Specialist within the Corporate IT organization, you will contribute to the execution of strategic data and business intelligence initiatives by supporting business analysis, data validation, functional testing, and project coordination activities. You will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that business requirements are clearly translated into effective data solutions while supporting the successful delivery of BI and data-driven projects. Key Responsibilities Business & Requirements Analysis Gather, analyze, and document functional and business requirements from stakeholders. Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and actionable insights. Ensure traceability between requirements, design, and delivered solutions. Represent business needs during solution design, validation, and testing phases. Manage user stories, requirements, and backlogs using tools such as Azure DevOps. BI & Strategic Data Projects Execution Support the execution of data-driven initiatives and BI projects within Corporate IT. Coordinate project activities and maintain visibility on scope, timelines, and deliverables. Act as a liaison between business users, data teams, and technical stakeholders. Track project progress and value realization from data initiatives. Functional Validation & Solution Support Participate in functional testing, validation cycles, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Review outputs and ensure solutions meet business requirements and data quality expectations. Collect and integrate stakeholder feedback to refine solutions. Identify data inconsistencies or discrepancies and support resolution. Suggest improvements to data usability and user experience. Process Improvement & Quality Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and data governance practices. Support quality assurance activities, including documentation, audits, and compliance tasks. Ensure solutions meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in business analysis, data projects, or functional support roles. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify improvement opportunities. Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI for analysis and visualization. Good understanding of financial KPIs, cost tracking, and reporting concepts. Fluent English (spoken and written). International exposure and flexibility for occasional travel. Nice to Have Experience with ERP systems or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar project management tools. Exposure to data governance or BI transformation projects. Additional Information Why SGS? Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus. Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents. Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform. Apply Now: At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team! 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Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field. Candidates must possess over five years of experience in business analysis, data projects, or functional support roles. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration. An analytical mindset is needed to interpret complex datasets and identify improvement opportunities. Understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall is required, along with advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI for analysis and visualization. A good understanding of financial KPIs, cost tracking, and reporting concepts is also necessary.

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About the company

SGS

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25

HQ

Austin, US

Description

SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of SparkCognition, is the first full-spectrum artificial intelligence (AI) company devoted entirely to government and national defense. By developing and operationalizing next-generation AI-powered systems, SGS enables government organizations to meet the needs of their most pressing national security missions. Using technologies built in the United States, SGS advances government operations by analyzing complex data to inform and accelerate intelligent decisions, applying predictive and prescriptive analytics to improve logistics, deploying autonomy technology for power projection systems, using natural language processing for large scale processing of unstructured data, and more. At the helm of SGS are some of the most experienced and decorated leaders in government and national defense, including Gen. John R. Allen, Sec. Lisa Disbrow, Amir Husain, Adm. John M. Richardson, Sec. Robert O. Work, and Sec. Michèle Flournoy. For in-depth information about SGS and its offerings visit: www.sparkgov.ai

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