Lead Data Analyst

Ohio AgriBusiness Association; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading A.I. cooperative is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to supervise a team, design data models, and create impactful Power BI reports. This remote position involves guiding stakeholders and defining actionable data strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data analysis, mentoring, and proven SQL expertise. You'll contribute to global food sustainability within a flexible and collaborative environment, valuing continuous improvement.

Benefits

Remote-first flexibility

Collaborative team culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and mentoring data analysts.
• Strong ability to define actionable, value-driven work.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and profiling.
• Experience with validation and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of data analysts.
• Design data models that serve critical business needs.
• Lead structured conversations to identify business value.
• Create reports and dashboards in Power BI.

Skills

Leadership

Data profiling

SQL

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Databricks Unity Catalog

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is the largest global A.I. cooperative and comprises six farmer-owned and -controlled local organizations in the United States. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen and excellence in service and programs to supply dairy and beef producers with the world's best genetics.

Select Sires, Inc. seeks to hire a Lead Data Analyst. This salary, exempt position reports to the Director of Enterprise Data.

Specific duties and responsibilities of a Lead Data Analyst include, but are not limited to,

• Supervise and develop a team of data analysts, creating goals and career growth opportunities
• Build and lead a guild of analysts to mature processes and techniques that overcome common challenges
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, analytical excellence, and rigorous validation
• Establish practices for proving that solutions work before full deployment
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business areas, spending routine time understanding their needs
• Lead structured discovery conversations that translate ambiguous requirements into well-defined, actionable work
• Guide stakeholders through a disciplined process to identify work that delivers measurable business value
• Work with the Data Platform Manager to coordinate team priorities and deliver maximum value
• Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences through clear communication

Design & Deliver

• Conduct comprehensive data profiling to deeply understand what the data means, including its quality, patterns, and business context
• Design data models that serve critical business needs, from profiling source data to prototyping dimensional models
• Collaborate with Data Warehouse Engineers to refine models and develop transforms to populate them
• Validate and test analytical solutions to prove they work before broader implementation
• Create compelling reports and dashboards in Power BI that measure what truly matters
• Define and classify key metrics that drive business decisions
• Develop data governance frameworks, including data dictionaries, data mapping, and automated profiling
• Document data meaning and lineage to build organizational knowledge

Enable & Empower

• Increase stakeholder ability to use and author their own reports, working toward self‑service analytics
• Serve as a subject matter expert, deepening the organization's understanding of business processes and data needs
• Monitor usage and adoption to continuously improve data products

Typical office hours are Monday Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST. This position is remote but may require occasional travel to the Plain City office. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.

WHY JOIN SELECT SIRES?

• Make a tangible impact on global food sustainability
• Lead a team in a growing, data‑driven organization
• Work with cutting‑edge analytics and business intelligence tools
• Enjoy remote‑first flexibility with a collaborative team culture
• Develop your career in an organization that values excellence and continuous improvement

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES OF A LEAD DATA ANALYST

• Proven experience leading and mentoring data analysts
• Strong ability to lead structured conversations with stakeholders to discover needs and define actionable, value‑driven work
• Demonstrated expertise in data profiling and analysis to understand data meaning, quality, and business context
• Experience with validation and testing methodologies to prove solutions work before deployment
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and manipulation
• Advanced expertise in Power BI, including:
• Data modeling within Power BI
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
• Report and dashboard authoring
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and translate business needs into data solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES OF A LEAD DATA ANALYST

• Experience with data governance platforms such as:
  • Databricks Unity Catalog
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Talend, Integrate.io, Informatica, IBM, or Alation
• Background in data governance services, including data dictionaries, data mapping, and automated data profiling
• Experience working in a remote‑first environment
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development and Agile concepts, philosophy and disciplines.
• Knowledge of sales, inventory and supply chain analytics
• Knowledge of agricultural technology, genetics, or related industries

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Select Sires retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties, and responsibilities to the employee at any time, with or without notice.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I‑9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within three business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Select Sires, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Select Sires, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Select Sires, Inc. expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Select Sires, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.