Gnw
Principal Data Analyst
Richmond, Virginia · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$108k-$168kDetected 22 days ago
PythonSQLDatabricksData AnalysisData EngineeringData ScienceData VisualizationForecastingExcelCustomer SupportLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- This role goes beyond reporting; it is about insight, influence, and impact.
- Apply and promote Power BI best practices related to:
- Workspace governance, lifecycle management, and deployment standards
Responsibilities
- The Principal Data Analyst will serve as a trusted analytical partner to Long Term Care Claims Operations leadership, translating complex data into clear, compelling insights that shape strategy and drive outcomes.
- Design, develop, and own scalable Power BI solutions, including datasets, semantic models, reports, and dashboards aligned to enterprise standards.
- Performance optimization and efficient query design
- Partner with source system owners, data engineering, and data governance teams to drive resolution of data issues and prevent recurrence.
- Enablement, Upskilling & Support
- Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for Power BI usage, data interpretation, and reporting design.
Requirements
- Expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Proven ability to present insights and recommendations to senior and executive leadership with confidence and clarity.
- Bachelor's degree in an analytical, technical, or quantitative discipline (e.g., Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science).
- 6 + years of progressive experience in data analytics or a related field, with demonstrated impact in complex business environments.
- Advanced SQL expertise (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or equivalent), including query optimization, complex joins, CTEs, and performance tuning.
- Strong experience working with large, structured datasets using SQL, Excel, and/or Python.
- Demonstrated experience translating business needs into technical solutions and actionable analytics.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple complex priorities, and influence.
- Naturally curious, highly analytical mindset with a passion for using data to drive strategy and change.
- Power BI expert, including data modeling, DAX, visual design best practices, and dashboard storytelling for executive audiences.
Nice to have
- Experience with Databricks or modern cloud-based data platforms (highly relevant but not required).
- Experience with internal Genworth systems or background in the Insurance / Financial Services industry.
- Experience with TIBCO Spotfire, Business Objects, or similar BI tools.
- Experience working with Pega (Platform + Data).
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Advanced analytics or modeling experience using Python and/or R.
- Experience with data management, data quality, and SQL object creation (views, functions, reusable logic).
- We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.
Compensation
- This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range.
Benefits
- In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan.
- We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
- Go beyond descriptive reporting to deliver diagnostic and forward-looking insights, including forecasting, scenario modeling, capacity planning, and cost-benefit analysis.
Company info
- At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence.
- We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are.
- Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care-and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
- We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities.
- Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed.
- We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates.
- We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
This listing is sourced directly from Gnw's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.