Senior Data Analytics & Automation Leader

Luna Innovations; Blacksburg (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Luna Innovations seeks a Principal Data Analytics & Automation to lead data, BI, and automation capabilities across the organization. The role will own reporting foundations, KPIs, and automated processes, partnering with executives to drive scalable analytics and data governance.

The ideal candidate will design AI-enabled workflows, mentor teams, and establish governance while delivering trusted insights for forecasting, commissions, and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining data analytics, BI, and automation solutions.
• Ability to translate business needs into KPIs, dashboards, and automated reporting.
• Experience with AI-enabled workflows and governance for trusted analytics.
• Strong programming, data pipelines, and integration skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/data models (Salesforce, NetSuite) and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own OCT BU BI function including dashboards, reports, and metrics for leadership.
• Design automated reporting processes using Salesforce and NetSuite data.
• Lead or support scalable data architecture and governance initiatives.
• Mentor and build analytics capability through self-service tools and best practices.
• Support forecasting, quotas, procurement, and executive reporting with data-driven insights.

Skills

Python development

SQL data querying

AI/automation

Data visualization

Data governance

Business intelligence

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Salesforce

NetSuite

Job description

Luna Innovations seeks a Principal Data Analytics & Automation to lead data, BI, and automation capabilities across the organization. The role will own reporting foundations, KPIs, and automated processes, partnering with executives to drive scalable analytics and data governance.

The ideal candidate will design AI-enabled workflows, mentor teams, and establish governance while delivering trusted insights for forecasting, commissions, and operational performance.