Senior Data Analyst

Pacific Life

Senior Data Analyst leading data quality and governance for Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits insurance division. Building pipelines, observability frameworks, metrics, and controls for trusted enterprise data.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,830 - $152,570 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data quality and governance, with strong capabilities in SQL and Python for data analysis and profiling. Proficient in managing data certification programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for PII/PHI.

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Expert-Level SQL SkillsStrong Python Programming SkillsData Profiling and Anomaly DetectionExperience with AWS and SnowflakeData Governance and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData Quality EngineeringData Profiling TechniquesRoot Cause AnalysisETL ProcessesData Metrics DevelopmentData CertificationData LineageBusiness Requirements DocumentationAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureSnowflakeDBTData Quality Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Workforce BenefitsGroup InsuranceRegulated Data EnvironmentsPIIPHI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and operationalize scalable data quality and observability frameworks, data profiling tools, and processes
Provide data governance services and solutions aligned with Pacific Life’s data management strategy for Workforce Benefits
Lead Data Quality and Governance for the Workforce Benefits Division
Manage the data asset certification program, data metrics, reports, and communication and engagement plan with the WBD data community
Partner with data architects, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
Lead requirements workshops, backlog refinement, and stakeholder discussions
Document business, functional, and technical requirements
Analyze data using SQL, Python, and data profiling techniques to identify anomalies, quality issues, gaps, and inconsistencies
Develop and maintain data quality metrics, scorecards, and monitoring dashboards
Conduct root cause analysis and remediate data issues across upstream and downstream systems
Support metadata management, data lineage, data certification, and business glossary maintenance
Ensure compliance with data standards, controls, and regulatory requirements for PII/PHI
Work within Agile delivery teams to prioritize, manage, and execute work effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in data analysis, data quality, engineering, or related roles
Expert-level SQL skills
Strong Python programming skills
Hands-on experience with SQL for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting data issues
Experience building or supporting data pipelines, ETL processes, or data workflows
Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Snowflake
Strong experience with data profiling, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis
Experience working on complex business and technology initiatives across multiple verticals or domains
Ability to analyze complex data issues and determine appropriate policies, standards, and solutions
Experience with regulated data environments involving PII/PHI is a differentiator
Experience in the Group Insurance domain is a differentiator
Experience with AWS, Snowflake, and DBT is a differentiator

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance may be provided
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for employees or eligible dependents
Paid Time Off
Holiday Schedules
Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match
Additional 401k contribution regardless of participation
Diversity and inclusion culture
Accommodation support for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans