Lead Business Intelligence Analyst

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillar Inc. seeks Lead Business Intelligence Analyst at its facility located at 540 W Madison St, Chicago, Illinois 60661.
Contribute to the design, development, deployment, and quality of Caterpillar's state-of-the-art digital platform by leading the development of advanced Data Quality methods and routines. Perform programming and development assignments. Provide programming and application/technical guidance, and assistance to other team members. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls. Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems. Drive application development focused around delivering valuable business features. Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits. Develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment. Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness. Develop new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams. Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. Telecommuting: 100% Telecommuting Allowed.
REQS: This position requires a master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field plus 4 years of experience as a Software Developer, Data Engineer, or related occupation in software development or related field.
Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Designing and implementing data processing and machine learning frameworks; (2) Python, NoSQL, and relational databases; (3) Compiling and standardizing diverse and non-sanitized datasets; (4) Integrating analytical models with existing data pipelines; (5) Statistical approaches, quantitative analytic methods, or data management techniques; (6) AWS full-stack development and services such as Athena, Glue, DynamoDB, EC2, EMR, RDS, S3, and Sage Maker; (7) Data warehouse systems such as: Snowflake or Hadoop; and (8) Visualizing data using BI software such as Tableau and MS Power BI.
Summary Pay Range:
$ 142,210.00 - $189,000
Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Lead Business Intelligence Analyst / R0000360440]. #LI-DNI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
March 27, 2026 - July 28, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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