Analyst, Data & Analytics

Analyst, Data & Analytics

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

At National Life Group we are in the process of transforming our approach to managing and using data. To maximize its value, it is critical that our data is timely, accurate, consistent, and well-defined throughout the organization. Success relies on strong commitment & collaboration from all areas of the organization, with the Data Team playing a key role in this transformation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with various teams across the data lifecycle and engage with senior and executive leadership throughout the organization.

We are seeking a data enthusiast who thrives in transformative environments. You may also have experience in product ownership or product management. The ideal candidate will embrace the culture of National Life – where servant leadership, upholding company values & applying learnings to performance are valued above all else.

As a key member of our data team, the Analyst, Data & Analytics will lead the execution of data-driven initiatives across the organization. Key responsibilities include:

1. Data product ownership: Oversee project scope and prioritization from discovery to delivery of data products. Develop and manage a thoughtful and integrated project roadmap and backlog. Present updates on incremental project deliveries to business partners and leadership audiences.
2. Project team leadership: Lead the daily work of a cross-functional project team including data engineers, data architects, quality engineers, project managers, and business analysts. Manage timelines, costs, resources, and scope as key measures of success. Build team relationships to foster growth and mentorship.
3. Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (technical and non-technical) to understand business requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-value data and analytics products. Manage stakeholder relationships to effectively balance business needs with technical capabilities.
4. Thought leadership and strategy: Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to define project needs and effectively translate the product vision to technical teams. Provide strategic guidance to business partners throughout the data lifecycle to promote a data-driven decision-making culture. Contribute to the larger Data Team vision to enable data as a strategic asset across the organization.
5. Data governance and quality management: Implement and champion data governance practices throughout projects to ensure data integrity, quality, and reliability across all data product deliveries.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of combined post-secondary education and relevant work experience, with a focus on product management, data governance, data management, or data analytics.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience leading and executing projects in a product owner/manager role, with a proven track record of delivering on time, on budget, in scope, and with high adoption of final product.
• Data cloud migration experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and solutions to non-technical audiences clearly and effectively.

• Proven ability to work across cross-functionally across departments and communicate with various stakeholders to gather requirements and drive project success.
• Analytical mindset with experience in solving complex problems and deriving effective solutions. Ability to independently navigate ambiguity in decision making.

• Hands-on experience with Databricks or other cloud-based data analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS Redshift) is preferred.
• Experience using business intelligence tools like Tableau and Alteryx for data visualization and analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as SQL, Python, Pyspark, etc. is preferred.

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.  National Life offers a competitive total rewards pack