Manager of Data Analytics & Intelligence

Manager of Data Analytics & Intelligence

Full Time
• Department:
Data Analytics
• Work type:
On-Site
• Compensation: USD 120,000‑145,000 / year.

Irvine, California, United States.

As the Manager of Data Analytics & Intelligence, you will manage the Data Analytics team by delivering insightful reports accurately and on time. You liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to anticipate their needs and foster a data‑led culture. You should be able to work with both technical and non‑technical teams to define and measure key business metrics and use them in insightful reports.

• Interprets data, analyzes results and identifies opportunities for new reporting
• Validates data by continually reviewing both reports and data sources for accuracy and consistency
• Independently creates and maintains reports and dashboards in Excel and Power BI
• Adheres to (and helps improve) department standards and best practices
• Manage and coach members of the Data Analytics team on technical issues and may act as a line manager
• Administers and improves the data management system, including deployment pipelines
• Documents client and internal reporting, including the reporting catalogue and data dictionary
• Can understand and manage the ontology of our client and internal data independently
• Partners with non‑technical Project Managers to develop reporting suites for their projects (including setting KPIs)
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to define clear signals of success with simple, easy‑to‑understand metrics
• Operates effectively across all levels of the organization, building strong relationships with department heads and key stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and driving alignment to deliver results
• Serves as a trusted analytical partner to senior leadership, responding to ad hoc executive requests with timely, accurate insights that inform strategic decisions
• Leads and develops a high‑performing team of data scientists and AI practitioners, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and delivers impactful solutions

• Competence working with and transforming relational databases in SQL or similar query language and Power Query or similar GUI‑based query tool
• Experience managing various aspects of a data pipeline including data validation, data management, data analysis and data visualization
• Advanced understanding of ETL best practices, and how to articulate them to both data analysts and developers
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with 3‑5+ years’ practical experience
• Experience building and deploying AI models, with demonstrated proficiency leveraging large language models including Claude to solve complex business problems
• Quantitative and computational statistics aimed at process optimization
• Strong understanding of Predictive Analytics and ML/AI development
• Experience with cloud architecture and complex data structures
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and performance tuning
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI
• Networking skills including authentication, using data connectors, and cloud storage
• Ability to interface with various stakeholders
• Great client‑facing personal skills and communication
• Demonstrate forward‑looking, strategic thinking ability

• 5+ years of experience using Power BI
• Machine Learning/AI Experience
• BS degree in Data Analytics, Math, Statistics, or related field
• Proficient in SQL; R or Python
• Experience in gathering and building requirements for analytics and project management
• Strong understanding of Product Development and Process Optimization
• Strong understanding of analytical and forecasting models, like Regression modeling, Cluster Analysis, Time Series and Forecasting
• Ability to identify and surface critical business and product analytics metrics, translating data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels

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