Lead - Data Analytics

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
We are seeking a Lead Power BI Analytics Engineer is a professional who specializes in using Microsoft Power BI to transform raw data into meaningful insights and visualizations. This level role involves a combination of data engineering, data analysis, and business intelligence skills

What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are:
You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You'll Do 
Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of the overall Power BI architecture, ensuring it aligns with the organization's data governance strategy and long-term goals.
• Manage and optimize existing Power BI infrastructure, Premium Capacity, Licensing.
• Define BI Architecture, Data Access strategy for business teams enforcing Security standards.
• Design and develop complex data models that optimize performance, security, and scalability. Implement data governance best practices, including data security, access control, and data lineage.
• Stay up to date with the latest Power BI features and best practices and identify opportunities to improve the organization's BI capabilities.
• Create Technical standard documentation and processes for Power BI development.
• Integrate Power BI content into websites.
• Good knowledge of reading data from cloud databases like Snowflake, Databricks SQL Warehouse, and Parquet files.
• Hands-on experience in visualization platforms such as Power BI, Qlik, and/or Tableau will be an added advantage.
• Use DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create calculated columns, measures, and custom tables.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business decision-making.

What You May Need to be Successful:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field is typically preferred. Minimum of 8 to 11 years of work experience required. 
• Willingness to occasionally and on project need basis overlap with EST hours / time zones.
• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, can be beneficial.
• Experience in writing DAX expressions.
• Experience in troubleshooting performance issues in reports.
• Knowledge of query performance tuning, indexes, and understanding of database structure.
• Knowledge of data modeling and data warehouse.
• Knowledge of various databases like MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.
• SQL knowledge - experience in developing complex SQL queries, Stored Procedures.
• Passionate about complex data structures and problem-solving.
• Ability to pick up new data tools and concepts quickly.
• Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative.
• Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Hands-on experience in visualization platforms such as Power BI, Qlik, and/or Tableau will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Database, SQL Scripting, and BI/Reporting tools is a must.
• Familiarity with python, Databricks & ADF
• Implement various data modelling, visualization, and reporting techniques.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of storyboarding and the ability to use appropriate visuals for the correct representation of data.
• Expertise in selecting the right type of visualizations to effectively communicate data insights.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move  
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS – India Region:

• Most of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel.  Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive employee Leave policy
• Career progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs
• Career Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms
• Training and Certification reimbursement programs
• Medical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs
• Quarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance
• Other attractive allowances – Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowance etc.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.