Sr Data Analyst
About The Position
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Sr Data Analyst to join our team in Newport Beach, CA. Relocation Assistance may be provided. The Sr Data Analyst role is a strong functional and Engineering/technical and analytics-focused role responsible for building and operationalizing scalable data quality and observability framework, data profiling tools and processes, data governance and providing services and solutions aligned with overall Pacific Life’s PL Data Management strategy, Data Governance organization in PL Data for Workforce benefits (WBD). This role combines data engineering, data analysis, and data quality management to ensure reliable, high-quality, and trusted data across enterprise data platforms. The individual will design and implement data pipelines, observability frameworks, and quality controls, while partnering with business and data stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making and improve data reliability at scale.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in Data analysis, Data Quality, Engineering, related roles
- Expert level SQL and strong python programming skills, Strong hands-on experience with SQL for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting data issues.
- Experience building or supporting data pipelines, ETL processes, or data workflows.
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, etc.).
- Strong experience with data profiling, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis.
- Experience working on complex business/technology initiatives within and across multiple verticals/domains.
- Ability to analyze complex data issues and determine appropriate policies, standards, and solutions to enhance the experience for data users.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with regulated data environments (PII/PHI).
- Experience in Group Insurance domain.
- Strong experience in SQL and python.
- Experience working with AWS, Snowflake, DBT
Responsibilities
- As Sr Data Analyst within Enterprise DG organization, lead Data Quality and Governance for Workforce Benefits Division (WBD), manage asset certification program for data, data metrics , reports, and a multi-faceted communication and engagement plan with the WBD data community.
- Partner with data architects, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into clear technical solutions.
- Lead requirements workshops, backlog refinement, and stakeholder discussions; document business, functional, and technical requirements.
- Strong hands-on experience in data analysis using SQL, Python, and data profiling techniques to identify anomalies, data quality issues, gaps, and inconsistencies across source and target systems.
- Develop and maintain data quality metrics, scorecards, and monitoring dashboards to track data reliability and pipeline health.
- Conduct root cause analysis and remediation of data issues, working across upstream and downstream systems.
- Support data governance initiatives, including metadata management, data lineage, data certification, and business glossary maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with data standards, controls, and regulatory requirements for sensitive data (PII/PHI).
- Work within Agile delivery teams to prioritize, manage, and execute work effectively.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance may be provided.
- Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
