Lead Data Analyst

Children's Institute•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$84,641 - $103,262

About The Position

The Lead Data Analyst is the subject matter expert in Tableau Desktop, Bridge, and Cloud. The role administers Tableau Cloud users, groups, permissions, and projects; creates and optimizes dashboards and reports; and integrates, prepares, and analyzes data from multiple sources. The position turns complex data into clear visualizations, actionable business insights, and persuasive stories for stakeholders. The Lead Data Analyst develops analytics and reporting strategies, collaborates with departments to understand data needs, and trains and supports team members and stakeholders in Tableau, self-service reporting, and data interpretation. The role oversees and assigns Data Analysts’ daily work and projects, while maintaining data governance, security, and patient privacy standards. This role has no formal supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and at least eight years of relevant professional experience.
At least five years of hands-on Tableau experience building interactive dashboards and reports.
Advanced Tableau proficiency, including calculated fields, parameters, table calculations, LODs, and data blending.
Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
Familiarity with data-visualization best practices and principles.
Ability to approach complex business problems analytically and use data-driven methods, exploratory data analysis, and hypothesis testing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to explain technical findings in non-technical language.
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Meticulous attention to data accuracy and visualization quality.
Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle confidential information and maintain patient privacy, including safeguarding PHI.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
Intermediate knowledge of a Windows environment, database software, and Tableau.
Complete required training: New Hire Orientation and AB1825 Harassment Prevention.
Meet contingencies including immunization or declination requirements, education verification, reference check, background fingerprint clearance, drug and alcohol screening, and tuberculosis screening.

Nice To Haves

Tableau certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer Tableau, including assigning licenses and maintaining groups, security, permissions, and projects.
Create interactive, dynamic, and visually compelling Tableau dashboards and reports that communicate complex data clearly.
Integrate data from multiple sources and formats while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
Prepare and clean datasets, resolve data-quality issues, and handle missing or incomplete data.
Optimize dashboards for speed, efficiency, and responsiveness.
Keep current with data-visualization best practices and industry trends and apply them to dashboard design and usability.
Conduct training and provide support on Tableau visualizations, self-service reporting, and data interpretation.
Understand CII business needs and objectives and build systems that transform raw data into actionable insights.
Develop data-analysis and reporting strategies and support, configure, and implement analytics solutions.
Collaborate with departments to understand their data needs, objectives, and challenges.
Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that can inform business decisions.
Translate analytical findings into meaningful stories using data visualization techniques and communicate insights to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Oversee and assign projects and daily work to Data Analysts and provide support as applicable.
Comply with data-governance policies and maintain data-security standards when handling sensitive information.
Maintain patient privacy and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI, limiting its use and disclosure to authorized individuals and entities.
Participate in, conduct, and sustain performance quality-improvement activities according to assigned responsibilities.
Keep abreast of industry news and trends and apply relevant knowledge to interpret data and improve performance.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, 10 paid holidays, and closure between Christmas and New Year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution for eligible employees.
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary supplemental insurance.
Opportunity for growth and advancement.
Professional development and continued training.
Company-sponsored team-building events and activities.