Senior Data Analyst

Set Forth, LLC; Schaumburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

FORTH (Set Forth, LLC) seeks a Senior Data Analyst to drive AI-enabled products by leveraging advanced analytics, data modeling, and data modernization. You will guide junior staff, partner with client-facing teams, and translate strategy into actionable plans.

You will lead data efforts across strategic initiatives, design robust data architectures in AWS/Snowflake, build semantic layers, and mentor analysts while collaborating with leadership to deliver insights.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Analytics, CS, Statistics or equivalent.
• Proven experience in data modeling and building BI apps for large datasets.
• Hands-on SQL and Python for data querying and scripting.
• Strong leadership to mentor junior analysts in a player/coach model.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, eng, and client teams.
• Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate and structure large datasets for analytics initiatives.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data models and medallion data architecture.
• Collaborate on semantic layers, dynamic tables, and vector embeddings in Snowflake.
• Provide expertise in data warehousing and ETL using AWS and Snowflake.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and Python scripts for data processing.
• Lead junior analysts and summarize insights for executives and teams.
• Partner with client-facing teams to deliver actionable insights or data solutions.
• Support development of data-centric products and go-to-market strategies.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

BI development

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Data Science / Analytics / CS

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

ETL

BI tools

Job description

The Senior Data Analyst leverages deep expertise in statistical analysis, data modeling, data modernization, and semantic layers to partner with business operations and drive AI-enabled products and services. The senior analyst leads data efforts across strategic and tactical initiatives, collaborates cross-functionally with client-facing teams and internal leadership, translates strategic direction into actionable plans for junior staff, and drives complex problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Aggregate, sanitize, and structure large datasets for high-impact analytics initiatives.
• Execute data modernization strategies, designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data models and medallion data architecture—with an emphasis on building robust gold layer data objects.
• Collaborates on the design, building, and maintenance of semantic layers, dynamic tables, and vector embeddings within the AWS Snowflake ecosystem to seamlessly power AI tools, LLMs, and intelligent agents.
• Provide expertise and influence decisions in database systems, data warehousing, and ETL processes, leveraging tools across AWS and Snowflake.
• Write, read, and optimize complex SQL queries, Python scripts, and query languages for data processing and analysis.
• Uncover trends and patterns to address critical business needs, such as operational efficiency and customer engagement.
• Support the operation and ongoing enhancement of the Forth BI platform, including the design and development of data models, dashboards, and widgets.
• Lead junior analysts in performing analyses, providing team leadership, and summarizing insights for executives, managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Partner closely with client-facing, sales, and customer success teams to understand complex end-user requirements and deliver actionable insights or custom data solutions.
• Assist the Director of Data Management and Analytics and executive leadership in identifying, developing, and bringing to market new data-centric products.
• Drive competitive market and product analysis through review of related products, market trends, and emerging AI/LLM technologies.
• Present best practices and enhance internal processes relating to the data function.
• Perform daily duties in line with Forth, LLC Information Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that information Confidentiality, Integrity and Privacy is always maintained with processing information assets.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s + relevant work experience).
• Proven technical experience in data modeling, building BI applications, and analyzing large-scale enterprise datasets.
• Hands-on proficiency with SQL and Python for data querying, manipulation, and script writing.
• Strong technical and personal leadership skills to mentor, guide, and develop junior data analysts in a player/coach model.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with client-facing teams, sales, product, and software engineering, alongside strong communication skills to translate complex AI and data concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• High detail orientation with an analytical mindset and methodical problem-solving approach.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Practical experience with data modernization, including building medallion data architectures (specifically gold layer data objects) and semantic/context layers.
• Deep hands-on experience within the AWS Snowflake product offering and modern data stack.
• Snowflake SnowPro or equivalent AWS/cloud data certifications.
• Prior leadership experience in a B2B or enterprise data environment.
• Experience assisting with the build and go-to-market strategy of commercial data products

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• $110,000-$130,000
• 401K, medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, etc.

In-Office Requirements

• This role requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Reports to

• Director of Data Management and Analytics

Location

FORTH (Set Forth, LLC) has been serving consumers who are exiting debt since 2009. As a trusted leader in debt resolution technology, FORTH provides powerful tools and secure payment solutions that empower consumers while giving clients an all-in-one platform to manage operations efficiently.
We have over 140 employees across various states supporting 450+ B2B relationships. Every department, every role, every person drives our success. We’re more than a company. We’re a community of thinkers & builders shaping the future of debt relief technology.