Lead Data Analytics Engineer

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$120,000 - $1,300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Data Analytics Engineer provides technical leadership in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise analytics and reporting solutions. The role partners with business and technology teams to translate complex data and reporting needs into scalable data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions. It establishes analytics standards, improves data quality and reporting processes, and serves as a technical resource for modern cloud data and visualization technologies. The position leads enterprise reporting and analytics work using technologies including SQL Server, SSRS, Power BI, AWS Athena, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric. It collaborates with data architecture and engineering teams on data pipelines, warehouses, cloud platforms, and reporting frameworks, and provides technical guidance for analytics modernization, cloud migration, and continuous improvement. The role is based in a hybrid office environment, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday identified as office days. Listed locations are Cedar Rapids, Denver, and Philadelphia. The stated annual salary range is $120,000–$1,300,000; actual starting pay depends on factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs. The posting states that the position is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 7 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, reporting, or a related discipline.
Advanced experience developing and optimizing SQL queries and working with Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience developing and supporting enterprise reporting solutions using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI.
Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, data transformation, and data integration concepts and practices.
Experience with cloud analytics technologies, including AWS Athena and Snowflake.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, including pipelines, OneLake, and data synchronization optimization.
Experience leading analytics, reporting, or data engineering initiatives from design through implementation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Legal authorization to work for the company in the U.S. without immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting enterprise-scale analytics and reporting environments.
Experience with data governance, metadata management, data quality, and reporting standards.
Knowledge of ETL and ELT development and data integration practices.
Experience with cloud-native analytics architectures and modernization of data platforms or data warehouses.
Experience mentoring technical professionals and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Relevant certifications in Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, or analytics technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise analytics, reporting, and dashboard solutions.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data-driven insights that improve business outcomes.
Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Design, develop, and optimize SQL queries, data transformations, and analytical datasets for reporting and decision-making.
Create and maintain scalable data models, Power BI reports, dashboards, and other enterprise reporting solutions.
Develop and support SSRS, cloud-based analytics platforms, and reporting environments, including AWS Athena, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric.
Collaborate with data architecture and engineering teams to enhance data pipelines, warehouses, cloud platforms, and reporting frameworks.
Establish and promote standards for data governance, quality, security, validation, performance, and reporting best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and reporting issues while improving accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
Provide technical leadership, design oversight, mentorship, and guidance for analytics modernization, cloud migration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Bonus for eligible employees.
Benefits package.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees with at least one year of service.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-up care program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.