Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics

Sr. Analyst, Data & Analytics

Overview:

At National Life Group we are in the process of changing how we think about, organize, and use data. In order to get the most value from our data it is critical that we have timely, accurate, consistent and well-defined data throughout the organization. Success depends on strong commitment & collaboration from all areas of the organization. The Analytical Governance Team is key to enabling this transformation.

The Sr. Analyst, Data & Analytics a key member of our Analytics Center of Excellence, which provide two main functions to the organization:

• Facilitation of enterprise reporting & analytics by administering tools, providing business ready data sets, & assisting in delivering high quality information to decision makers.
• Support of data projects & the data governance framework through advising on deliverables related to new and existing analytical solutions.

Obviously, we are looking for someone who loves data! Beyond that, a successful candidate will embrace the type of work that comes with a transformative effort. They will also contribute to the culture of National Life – where servant leadership, company values & applying learnings to performance are valued above all else.

The Senior Data Solutions Analyst role is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing team that is central to National Life’s data transformation. You will be exposed to different teams who work as part of the data delivery chain. Through this work you will get exposure and guidance from senior and executive leaders across the enterprise and a chance to collaborate with peers from other departments.

Job Responsibilities:        

After getting up to speed on National Life’s processes they will support the two functions above, primarily through owning end-to-end one of our analytical applications and providing ad-hoc analysis for key stakeholders. A typical day-to-day experience will vary, but will be some combination of:

• Owning the end-to-end experience of one of our analytical applications, including user training, user experience, incidents, upgrade support, etc.
• Providing general support of data & analytics as a subject matter expert for a specific functional domain
• Creating, enhancing, enforcing & promoting data governance policies & practices
• Owning functions within the analytical governance processes to facilitate delivering data solutions to production environments

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of combined post-secondary education and relevant work experience, with a focus on data governance, data management, or data analytics.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience leading and executing data migration projects.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks or other cloud-based data analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS Redshift) is required.
• Experience using analytical tools like Tableau and Alteryx to visualize and analyze data is preferred.
• Background in data modeling and designing data structures that optimize for business insights is a plus.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Proven ability to work across departments and communicate with various stakeholders to gather requirements and drive project success.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and solutions to non-technical audiences clearly and effectively.
• Experience with testing and validating data solutions, ensuring data quality and accuracy, and gathering feedback from end users and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices for ensuring data integrity and compliance.

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National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

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 package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies. 

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1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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