Lead Product Data Analyst; US Remote

Position: Lead Product Data Analyst (US Remote) At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission‑critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. The Lead Product Data Analyst will play a crucial role in driving data‑driven decision‑making across the Criminal and Public Records Product organization. This role is the facilitator of all aspects of the criminal data product roadmap, and will drive the activities of the corresponding teams who will build, integrate or enhance any new or existing products in their respective portfolio aligned to the product roadmap using Agile methodology. The Senior Criminal Data Analyst will coordinate and initiate appropriate criminal data product strategy coupled with the Criminal and Public Records product team, Scrum Master, QA and Engineering. Who You Are:

• You are self‑motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves.” While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
• As a team player, you navigate cross‑functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
• An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
• A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business strategies.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure seamless data integration.
• Create and optimize complex SQL queries for reporting and analytics purposes.
• Design and implement data models and algorithms to support business objectives.
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses to support various business initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts in data analysis techniques and best practices.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing validation checks and error handling mechanisms.
• Automate and orchestrate ETL processes using Power Shell, scripts, or other technologies.

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in data analysis or related field.
• Proven expertise in SQL, with the ability to write complex queries and optimize for performance.
• Proficiency in Python, Power Shell or similar tools for data manipulation and analysis.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Ability to understand, organize, manipulate and derive complex data insights from large data sets.
• Experience with ETL processes, data pipeline orchestration, and automation.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data warehouses.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and data modelling techniques.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance standards.
• Strong project management skills, including project planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, relationship building and negotiating skill.

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