Product/Data Analyst, Senior

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

The Product/Data Analyst Senior serves as a strategic and technical liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams. This role is responsible for analyzing complex business/product problems and identifying opportunities to solve them through automated systems and innovative solutions. This position is based onsite in McLean, VA.

Our Impact:

The Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) Product Team at Freddie Mac enables business operational excellence through the flexible use of technology. The team supports the needs of the CRT business and operations groups as they transfer Freddie Mac’s Single Family mortgage credit risk to the private market. In addition to championing and empowering business partners, we take steps to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

Your Impact:

• Lead initiatives to resolve complex business/product challenges through direct engagement with business stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis of large, complex datasets and use visuals to explain findings and support decision-making.
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria (using Gherkin syntax); review for completeness and clarity.
• Collaborate with development teams and Product Owners to clarify requirements and ensure successful execution throughout the Agile lifecycle.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions with subject matter experts and stakeholders; document outcomes and update business process documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 5+ years of product analysis experience with a strong focus on data.
• Proficient in SQL and data analysis (SAS or Python is a plus).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and managing Sprint cycles in JIRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both business and technical teams.
• Motivated to learn and identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ability to work independently and set goals, as well as lead small teams through discovery and execution.
• Attention to detail and ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements.
• Actively engage with team members and stakeholders to understand project goals and challenges.

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt