Principal Data Analyst

The Principal Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing complex and often unstructured data, building and automating reports and dashboards from the ground up, and delivering clear, actionable insights to executive leadership. This role requires deep expertise in SQL, independent development of Power BI dashboards, and the ability to translate large data sets into meaningful business narratives. The Principal Data Analyst partners closely with the Data Services and cross-functional teams to support data creation, optimize data pipelines, and refine analytics in a fast-paced SaaS environment.Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end analytical projects by writing advanced SQL queries from scratch to extract, transform, and analyze data. • Independently design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that support strategic and operational decision-making. • Analyze large, unorganized, and complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities. • Partner with cross-functional teams to provide analytical support with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Conduct requirements gathering to ensure reports and analyses align with stakeholder needs and corporate KPI definitions. • Define, interpret, and recommend data-driven actions based on analytical findings. • Present data, insights, and Power BI dashboards to executive and senior leadership teams in a clear, compelling manner. • Ensure data is properly organized, documented, and structured to support current and future business requirements. • Research, analyze, and document methodologies, assumptions, and findings. • Prioritize analytical initiatives based on organizational needs, business impact, and timelines. • May coach, review, and/or delegate work to other team members as needed. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Required Skills & Experience • Expert-level SQL skills, including the ability to create complex queries, reports, and data models from scratch. • Strong experience independently building Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions end to end. • Proven ability to manage large, complex projects independently with minimal supervision. • Experience working with large, unstructured, or poorly organized data sets and transforming them into actionable insights. • Strong understanding of SaaS business models, metrics, and reporting requirements. • Recognized subject matter expertise within the applicable analytical or business domain. • Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and processes based on evolving business needs. • Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical and analytical solutions in collaboration with technical teams. • Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities. • Professional presence with the ability to effectively engage executive stakeholders in meetings, presentations, and written communications. • Excellent presentation, storytelling, and communication skills. • Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Created: 2026-03-07