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GTM Business Intelligence Analyst

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you built or improved a dashboard that leadership actually used to make a decision. What was the metric, and how did you know it mattered?

whether the candidate can connect a reporting task to a real business decision, not just a technical exercise

Tell me about a manual, repetitive process you automated, even a small one. What tool did you use and what changed once it was automated?

initiative and hands-on experience with process automation rather than just theory

Tell me about a time you had to explain a data finding to someone who wasn't technical, maybe a senior leader. How did you adjust what you said?

ability to translate analysis into plain language for executive audiences

Describe a time your analysis showed something leadership didn't want to hear. What did you do with that finding?

willingness to surface uncomfortable truths honestly rather than smooth them over

What's an example of a report or dataset you trusted less than you should have, and what made you skeptical?

data quality instincts and attention to accuracy before presenting numbers

Technical

Say you're handed a SQL query that pulls sales pipeline data, and someone tells you the numbers don't match what Finance is reporting. How do you figure out where the discrepancy is coming from?

structured debugging skills and comfort tracing data lineage across systems

Write out or describe a SQL query you'd use to find the top ten reps by closed-won revenue this quarter, filtering out any test accounts.

actual working SQL fluency, not just familiarity claimed on a resume

Have you used Python or R for analysis before? Walk me through a project where you used one of them instead of just doing it in Excel or SQL.

depth of scripting experience versus surface-level exposure

Situational

How would you decide whether a metric on an executive dashboard is still worth tracking, versus something that should be retired?

judgment about measuring what matters versus reporting for its own sake

You've been asked to support a special project for Investor Relations with a two-week deadline, while your regular dashboard refresh is also due. How do you handle that?

prioritization under competing demands from different stakeholder groups

If you built a Tableau dashboard and a VP said it was 'too cluttered' without more detail than that, what would you do next?

how the candidate handles vague feedback and iterates on design

This role touches Sales Operations, Finance, HR, and Corporate Strategy. How would you go about getting a clear definition of a metric when two of those groups define it differently?

cross-functional collaboration skills and comfort reconciling conflicting definitions

How do you keep yourself organized when you're jumping between an ongoing dashboard build and a new 'flavor of the month' ask that just landed on your desk?

adaptability and self-management in an ambiguous, fast-changing role

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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 The Go-to-Market (GTM) Analytics department partners with each of Motorola Solutions' go-to-market functions across the globe. Our mission is to enhance data-driven decision making, make processes faster and more efficient & ensure Motorola Solutions' go-to-market functions can achieve long-term, sustainable growth. Within Global Sales Operations, the GTM Analytics program supports the analysis, process automation, and strategic objectives of our Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff to the COO, and other executive stakeholders. Job Description The GTM Business Intelligence Analyst will assist with defining and reporting on key metrics that drive executive-level decision-making. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about using data to drive business decisions. In this role, you'll be instrumental in analyzing our GTM performance, helping us understand what's working, where we can improve and ensure we are “measuring what matters”. This person will report to the Global Business Operations and GTM Analytics Program lead. The person in the role can expect to spend their time focused on 3 major "buckets" 1) Support Executive Dashboard & Analytics Development - continuous improvement of our existing dashboards. This includes ensuring current metrics are aggregated and reported on in a timely & accurate fashion. Additionally, we will constantly evaluate that we are measuring value-added metrics and evolve the program to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. 2) Assist with Process Enhancement & Automation - We are constantly fighting the inertia that pulls business towards complex, manual processes. This person will help stage a daily rebellion against that inertia to ensure our processes are simple, repeatable, and automated so we can trust our data. 3) Special Projects - This role will contain an element of "flavor of the month" as new questions or challenges arise, the role will be asked periodically to lead or support projects across global operations, sales operations, sales compensation, and other related functions. The person in the role will be expected to work with the people in the aforementioned functions, in addition to Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Investor Relations, and Corporate Strategy, among others.   Preferred Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Economics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field. • Experience: 0-2 years in Business Operations, Data & Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or a related field. • Technical Skills: • Proficiency in SQL. • Experience with Python or R for data analysis. • Familiarity with data visualization tools, preferably Tableau. • Business Acumen: Basic understanding of business strategy. Key Attributes: • Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments. • Initiative: A self-starter who learns quickly and works independently. • Analytical Thinking: Strategic and analytical in thought processes. • Collaboration: Effective team player. • Communication: Clear and concise communication skills. • Technical Understanding: A basic understanding of business strategy and familiarity with data visualization tools. Location: Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office 2 days per week. 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-HH1 #LI-HYBRD Basic Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Economics, Statistics, Finance, or similar business field OR 2+ years of business or technical 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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