Data Analysis Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Data Analytics Manager who leads a team of Data Analysts to deliver trusted data, insights, and scalable analytics solutions that improve products and operations.

You will partner with Data Engineers and Data Scientists to advance analytics, governance, and self-service reporting, driving data-informed decision making across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Information Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Math, Statistics, Data Science) or equivalent.
• 7+ years of data analysis, BI, or related analytics experience.
• 2+ years in leadership or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Analysts.
• Oversee analytics projects and reporting initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify data-driven improvements.
• Build alignment across cross-functional teams for analytics initiatives.
• Establish processes to ensure data integrity and trust in reporting.
• Drive best practices for defining and communicating metrics across the organization.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to improve data quality and datasets.
• Work with Data Scientists to enable ML/AI initiatives.
• Expand self-service analytics through reusable data products and dashboards.
• Champion evolution from descriptive to predictive analytics and AI-enabled decision support.
• Coach teams in statistics, data literacy, and data-driven decision making.
• Evaluate modern analytics technologies and data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric).

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Leadership

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Data Analytics Manager who is passionate about transforming data into actionable insights that improve products, processes, and outcomes. As part of SEL Manufacturing, you will lead a team of Data Analysts responsible for delivering trusted data, meaningful insights, and scalable analytics solutions that support decision-making across the organization. In this role, you will advance SEL's analytics capabilities through strong data governance, self-service reporting, and a culture of data-informed decision-making. Working closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and leaders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Information Services, you will ensure stakeholders have access to reliable data and insights that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Analysts, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, and a customer-focused mindset.
• Oversee analytics projects and reporting initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with organizational objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements and develop analytics solutions that support strategic and operational goals.
• Build alignment across cross-functional teams and stakeholders to advance analytics initiatives, data governance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Establish and maintain processes that ensure data integrity, traceability, consistency, and trust across reporting and analytics solutions.
• Drive best practices for defining, analyzing, visualizing, and communicating metrics throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to define trusted datasets, improve data quality, and ensure analytics solutions are built on a robust data foundation.
• Partner with Data Scientists to support advanced analytics initiatives and identify opportunities to leverage machine learning and AI capabilities.
• Expand self-service reporting capabilities through reusable data products, dashboards, semantic models, and governed reporting solutions.
• Champion the evolution of analytics capabilities from descriptive reporting toward predictive analytics, statistical process control, and AI-enabled decision support.
• Coach technical and non-technical personnel in statistical techniques, data literacy, and data-driven decision-making.
• Evaluate and implement modern analytics technologies and processes that improve data accessibility, reporting capabilities, and organizational decision-making, including Microsoft Fabric.

Why This Role Matters

You will help establish trusted data as a strategic asset across Manufacturing.

Your leadership will enable teams to make faster, better decisions through accessible and actionable information.

You will help align Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver insights that improve business outcomes.

Your team's work will improve manufacturing performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.

You will help shape the future of analytics at SEL through data governance, self-service reporting, predictive analytics, and modern data platforms.

Your contributions will support SEL's mission of making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

You're a Great Fit

• Enjoy building and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Are passionate about helping others use data to solve meaningful business problems.
• Can balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Excel at leading through influence and building alignment among stakeholders with diverse priorities.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building partnerships across teams and functions.
• Have experience creating trusted analytics solutions that drive measurable business value.
• Are motivated by continuous improvement and simplifying complex challenges.
• Enjoy mentoring others and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, or related analytical disciplines.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to manage teams, priorities, and complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and drive data-informed decision-making across an organization.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, and R.
• Experience developing and supporting business intelligence, semantic modeling, and reporting solutions using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
• Exceptional analytical, judgment, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience coaching technical and non-technical personnel on statistical techniques and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong written, verbal, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and assume additional responsibilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Background check and drug test results satisfactory to SEL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Math, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience leading analytics, reporting, or data governance programs.
• Experience promoting data literacy and self-service analytics capabilities across an organization.
• Experience with Azure-based analytics platforms and modern data architectures.
• Experience working with predictive analytics, machine learning, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience supporting Manufacturing organizations.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We're 100% employee owned.

We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:Data Analyst Supervisor-$115,300 to $126,000 per yearData Analyst Manager -$136,100 to $147,000 per yearOur compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.