Lead Criminal Data Analyst (US Remote)

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.

The Lead Criminal Data Analyst will own a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making across the Criminal and Public Records Product organization. This role is the facilitator all aspects of the criminal data product roadmap, and will lead the initiatives of the corresponding teams who will build, integrate or enhance any new or existing products in their respective portfolio aligned to the product roadmap using Agile methodology. The Lead Criminal Data Analyst will coordinate and initiate appropriate criminal data product strategy coupled with the Criminal and Public Records product team, Scrum Master, QA and Engineering.

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:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business strategies
• Definite and execute ETL processes to ensure seamless data integration
• Create and optimize complex SQL queries for reporting and analytics purposes
• Design and implement data models and algorithms to support business objectives and enhance product capabilities
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support various business initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and actionable manner
• Mentor and guide junior analysts in data analysis techniques and best practices
• Ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing validation checks and error handling mechanisms
• Automate and orchestrate ETL processes using PowerShell, scripts, or other technologies

What You May Need to be Successful: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in data analysis or related field, with at least 2 years mentoring/coaching team members
• Proven expertise in SQL, with the ability to write complex queries and optimize for performance
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell or similar tools for data manipulation and analysis
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Ability to understand, organize, manipulate and derive complex data insights from large data sets
• Experience with ETL processes, data pipeline orchestration, and automation
• Familiarity with cloud-based data warehouses
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and data modelling techniques
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance standards
• Strong project management skills, including project planning, execution, and monitoring
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, relationship building and negotiating skill

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 experience, 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.

Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:

• Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
• 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays
• Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!

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!

The salary range for this position is approximately $120K-150K base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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.