Head of BI / Analytics: skills & capabilities the market requires
Based on 1,115 real Head of BI / Analytics job postings, here is what companies actually require for this role today: the capabilities that define it, the hard skills named most often, the scope expected, typical experience and pay. The market leans hardest on Data & Analytics (81%) and Strategic Leadership (61%).
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Core capabilities for a Head of BI / Analytics
- Data & Analytics — required in 81% of postings
- Strategic Leadership — required in 61% of postings
- Executive Communication — required in 52% of postings
- Technical Depth — required in 45% of postings
- Cross-functional Leadership — required in 38% of postings
- Stakeholder Management — required in 29% of postings
- Risk, Security & Compliance — required in 26% of postings
Most-required hard skills
- Sql
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Business Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Governance
Leadership & soft skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Scope, experience & pay
Head of BI / Analytics roles expect deal / M&A experience in 0% of postings, IPO or capital markets in 1%, and transformation in 17%. Typical stated experience: 10 years. Pay signal from postings (base): $182K–$205K.
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