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Global Services Data & Business Analyst (Hybrid)

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Describe a time you automated a manual reporting process. What tool did you use, Python, Alteryx, or SQL, and how much time or error did it actually save?

whether automation claims are backed by a concrete before-and-after

Tell me about a project where the requirements from stakeholders kept changing partway through. How did you handle it without blowing the timeline?

ability to manage scope and milestones across global, cross-functional teams

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical or data concept to someone non-technical, maybe a senior leader, who needed to make a call based on it.

ability to translate complexity into a clear, actionable recommendation

Tell me about a time your analysis or recommendation was ignored or overridden. What did you do afterward?

resilience and whether they escalate constructively or just let it go

Technical

Walk me through a dashboard you built in Tableau that executives actually used to make a decision. What was in it and why did you make the design choices you did?

whether the candidate can build for a decision-maker audience, not just make a pretty chart

Tell me about a SQL query you wrote that was genuinely complex, maybe with CTEs, window functions, or several joined tables. What was the business question behind it?

real hands-on SQL depth versus resume keyword matching

How would you go about validating a new dataset before you trust it enough to build a dashboard on top of it?

rigor around data quality checks, not just technical skill

Have you worked with AI or machine learning outputs, like a forecast or anomaly detection model, inside a BI workflow? What was your role in that, exactly?

honest assessment of AI/ML exposure versus just having heard the terms

What is your experience with Tableau Server specifically, beyond just building in Desktop? Have you managed permissions, extracts, or refresh schedules?

depth of platform experience versus surface-level dashboard building

Situational

Say two departments each claim their own numbers are the correct source of truth and they disagree. How do you figure out which one is right, or reconcile them?

data governance instinct and how they handle politically sensitive data disputes

Imagine an executive asks for a metric that, once you dig in, doesn't actually mean what they think it means. What do you do?

willingness to push back diplomatically and protect data integrity over pleasing the requester

You're given a KPI to track for a new service offering with basically no historical data. How would you approach defining and building that metric?

comfort with ambiguity and structuring analysis from scratch

If you had a dozen manual reports landing on your desk every week and only enough time to automate three, how would you decide which ones?

prioritization skill and business judgment about where automation has the most impact

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The full job description

As published by Motorola Solutions.

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview Department Description Global Services Strategy, Business Intelligence & Operations is responsible for providing strategy and analytics and guidance to support the SVP, Global Services with business analysis, data modeling and recommendations on key decisions. The group works cross-functionally with field teams, service delivery, new offer management, and other internal stakeholders on high-profile projects. Job Description We are seeking a Global Services Data & Business Analyst to join our Business Intelligence & Operations team. In this role, you will solve complex business problems through quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and the development of high-impact metrics and dashboards. Key Responsibilities & Qualifications • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with global teams to define requirements, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and manage project milestones from inception to delivery. • End-to-End BI Development: Design and maintain advanced Tableau dashboards and visualizations that translate complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership. • Data Integrity & Governance: Own the data lifecycle by establishing "sources of truth," performing rigorous validation, and ensuring high standards of data accuracy and reporting automation. • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate 3+ years of professional experience using SQL for complex data extraction and Tableau for sophisticated dashboard development. • Process Innovation: Drive efficiency by using Python, Alteryx, or SQL to automate manual reporting workflows and increase data velocity. • Advanced Analytics & AI: Integrate AI/Machine Learning outputs into BI workflows to provide predictive forecasting and anomaly detection. • Strategic Communication: Distill intricate technical concepts into clear recommendations to influence cross-functional stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making. Requirements • Data Automation & Workflow Experience : Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on professional experience building automated data workflows, ETL pipelines, and reporting solutions. • Business Intelligence (BI): 3+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and publishing advanced dashboards in Tableau (Desktop and Server) that drive business decisions. • Data Querying (SQL): 3+ years of professional experience writing, debugging, and optimizing complex SQL queries (including CTEs, window functions, and multi-table joins) across SQL Server, MySQL, or cloud-based data warehouses like AWS. Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000 Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. #LI-DB1 Basic Requirements • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of Data or Business Analyst experience • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. ​ Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: • Incentive Bonus Plans • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits • 401K with Company Match • 10 Paid Holidays • Generous Paid Time Off Packages • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid Parental & Family Leave • and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.  We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.

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