Sr Data Analyst

Pacific Asset Management, LLC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,830 - 152,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Wellbeing reimbursement account

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Pacific Life Insurance Company is seeking a Sr Data Analyst in Newport Beach, CA to blend data engineering, analysis, and quality management. You will build scalable data quality and observability tools, design pipelines, and lead governance across the Workforce Benefits Division.

You should have 6+ years in data roles, strong SQL and Python skills, and experience with cloud platforms. Join an Agile team focusing on trusted data across enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years in data analysis, data quality, engineering, or related roles.
• Expert SQL and strong Python programming skills with data validation and troubleshooting.
• Experience building or supporting data pipelines, ETL processes, or data workflows.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Snowflake or similar cloud platforms.
• Strong data profiling, anomaly detection, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize scalable data quality and observability frameworks.
• Design and implement data pipelines, observability frameworks, and quality controls.
• Lead data quality and governance for the Workforce Benefits Division; manage asset certification, metrics, and reports.
• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and remediation of data issues across systems.
• Support metadata management, data lineage, data certification, and data glossary maintenance.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data profiling

ETL pipelines

Cloud platforms

Data workflows

DBT

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DBT

Job description

Recruiting a talented Sr Data Analyst to join our team in Newport Beach, CA. The role blends data engineering, analysis, and quality management to ensure reliable, high‑quality, and trusted data across enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize scalable data quality and observability frameworks, data profiling tools, and processes aligned with Pacific Life’s Data Management strategy.
• Design and implement data pipelines, observability frameworks, and quality controls.
• Lead data quality and governance for the Workforce Benefits Division (WBD), managing the asset certification program, data metrics, reports, and communication plans with the WBD data community.
• Partner with data architects, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into clear technical solutions, and lead requirements workshops and backlog refinement.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and remediation of data issues across upstream and downstream systems.
• Support data governance initiatives, including metadata management, data lineage, data certification, and business glossary maintenance, ensuring compliance with data standards, controls, and regulatory requirements for sensitive data (PII/PHI).
• Work within Agile delivery teams to prioritize, manage, and execute work effectively.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years of professional experience in data analysis, data quality, engineering, or related roles.
• Expert level SQL and strong Python programming skills, with hands‑on experience in data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience building or supporting data pipelines, ETL processes, or data workflows.
• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Snowflake.
• Strong experience with data profiling, anomaly detection, and root‑cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data issues and develop policies, standards, and solutions to enhance the data user experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in regulated data environments involving PII/PHI.
• Experience in the Group Insurance domain.
• Familiarity with DBT and advanced data pipeline tools.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $124,830.00 – $152,570.00 (actual compensation may vary).
• Health, dental, vision, and wellbeing reimbursement account.
• Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and financial planning time off.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance program.
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and additional contribution.

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.