Principal Data Analyst

Role Overview The Principal Data Analyst is a strategic analytics leader and subject‑matter expert who shapes how data is used across the organization. This role leads the most complex, high‑impact analyses, defines analytical standards, and partners with executive leadership to influence long‑term business strategy. The Principal Data Analyst operates with broad autonomy and serves as a mentor and thought leader across the analytics community. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise‑level, high‑impact analyses that inform strategic decisions Define and govern company‑wide KPIs, metrics, and analytical frameworks Translate ambiguous, complex business problems into structured analytical approaches Influence executive decision‑making through clear, compelling data storytelling Partner with senior leadership to shape analytics strategy and priorities Set standards for analytical rigor, experimentation, and data interpretation Mentor Staff and Senior Analysts and elevate analytical excellence across teams Drive improvements in data quality, metric consistency, and governance Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities proactively Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in analytics or data‑focused roles Expert‑level SQL and advanced analytical modeling skills Extensive experience with BI and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.) Strong statistical reasoning and business acumen Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders through insights Preferred Experience Advanced proficiency in Python or R for analysis Experience designing experimentation or causal analysis frameworks Familiarity with data engineering and modern data architectures Domain expertise (e.g., product, finance, HR, operations, growth analytics) Experience shaping analytics strategy without direct people management #J-18808-Ljbffr Continuus Technologies LLC