Operations Continuous Improvement - Sr Data Solutions Analyst

Golden 1 Credit Union; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union seeks a Sr Data Solutions Analyst to transform complex data into actionable insights, automate analytics, and support decision-making. You will collaborate across teams to improve efficiency and member experience through data-driven solutions and governance.

The role emphasizes data warehousing, BI development, and cross-functional partnerships, with opportunities to leverage Power BI, scripting, and automation to advance Golden 1's data culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in data-related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on data analytics/BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate dashboards and metrics in Power BI.
• Write and optimize T-SQL scripts for data extraction.
• Partner across teams to improve data governance and quality.
• Build models and forecasts to support decisions.
• Advise on data warehousing concepts and schema design.
• Advance data culture with automation and modern analytics techniques.

Skills

Data analytics

Data governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in data-related field

Tools

Power BI

T-SQL

SSMS

Power Automate

R scripting

Job description

Job Title: Sr Data Solutions Analyst

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Senior Manager - Operations, Analytics and Enablement

Department: Operations Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 11396

Pay Range: $93,750.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location:

Who We Are

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of "people helping people." We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

Who You Are

You are a strategic and data-driven analytics professional with deep expertise in data warehousing, business intelligence, and operational analytics. You excel at transforming complex data into actionable insights, leveraging advanced analytical techniques, automation, and visualization tools to improve efficiency, support decision-making, and enhance the member experience. You are a trusted partner who collaborates across teams, thinks critically about business challenges, and proactively uncovers opportunities for improvement while championing data governance, accuracy, and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrated mastery of big data and KPI's while holding oneself and others accountable to Golden 1 principles of member commitment to service excellence
• Attained reliability, efficiency, independence, and trustworthiness of analytics output that no longer requires deliberate managerial oversight.
• Augment core data exploration skillset with additional techniques such as data programming languages, mining strategies, modeling approaches, or machine learning processes in furtherance of Golden 1 data culture and in line with the broader data industry
• Utilizes technical skillset to not just build and create, but constantly automate and streamline via utilization of Power BI, R scripting, Power Automate, or other processes.
• Producing holistic single-department productivity metrics and capacity models to monitor and forecast people and processes in support of our ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and member experience.
• Earns access to, and gains an understanding of, additional source data repositories and domain knowledge as needed to supplement that which is housed in our Enterprise Data Warehouse
• Supports and develops analytical and/or statistical models and scenario-building as needed to support effective business decision-making.
• Builds and nurtures cross-functional relationships and thinks critically about people, process, and technology to identify areas for streamlining and improvement.
• Effectively employs warehouse data validation concepts not just between domains such as General Ledger and Retail data, but also within one system to bolster analytical credibility.
• Identifies and solves for not only the business matter at hand, but also teases out unasked-for quantitative patterns and data relationships to further business intelligence or apply to a broader
• Have innate understanding of Golden 1 warehousing concepts and schema design to efficiently write, maintain, and deploy custom T-SQL scripts primarily, but not exclusively, via Microsoft SSMS
• Develop and curate custom data sets for inspired and poignant Power BI data visualizations that are effective at every level of the organization.
• Embody and promote integrity of the Golden 1 data governance strategy, partner with our IT and Data Warehouse teams to provide research and support at each level of the ETL process.

Qualificiations And Preferences

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with a data-centric curriculum (Math, Computer Science, Statistics, etc.) preferred
• 5+ years (MS 3-6) years of hands-on experience and/or demonstrable attitude/aptitude/technical equivalent required

Why Join Us

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.

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Disclaimer/Intent And Function Of Job Descriptions

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union's discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.