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Mom's Meals

Principal Data Analyst

Ankeny, IA · Remote

Salary range: $100,003-120,000 plus 10% bonus Remote hires will be required to travel to our ... Own analysis quality: data validation, experiment/study design, sensitivity checks, and ...

State of Iowa

Data Analyst - Part Time

Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

$30.57 - $47.42/hr

Experience or education in data analysis, statistics, business analytics, information systems, or a related field. Ability to interpret and communicate data clearly, both verbally and in written ...

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What is the difference between Remote Educational Data Analyst vs Remote Education Data Specialist?

AspectRemote Educational Data AnalystRemote Education Data Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Education, Data Science, or related field; proficiency in data analysis toolsBachelor's in Education, Data Management, or related; strong data handling skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, often in educational institutions or edtech companiesRemote, typically in educational organizations or edtech firms
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, universities, edtech companiesEducational organizations, edtech providers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Remote Educational Data Analyst and Remote Education Data Specialist roles share similar credentials and work environments, often within educational institutions or edtech companies. While both analyze educational data, the analyst typically focuses on interpreting data to inform decisions, whereas the specialist may handle data management and reporting tasks. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers target the right roles in the education technology sector.

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Principal Data Analyst

Principal Data Analyst

Mom's Meals

Ankeny, IA • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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Job description

The Principal Data Analyst is a senior, hands-on analytics leader who turns complex, crossfunctional data into clear, actionable insights that drive business outcomes as a consultative partner. This role sets the bar for analytical rigor, designs enterprisegrade BI assets, mentors analysts, and partners with business, engineering, and governance to improve decision quality and operational performance. Work emphasizes advanced analytics using Databricks, SQL, R, Power BI, Python, and the Azure data stack. 
 
Salary range: $100,003-120,000 plus 10% bonus
 
Remote hires will be required to travel to our headquarters in Ankeny, IA (company paid) on their first day for orientation.
 
At this time, we are NOT considering applicants that require immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.
 
Benefits
Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it.
 
Benefits include:
-PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice
-401(k) match
-Life insurance
-Short-term disability
-Health, dental and vision insurance
-Maternity/paternity leave
-Health savings account (HSA)
-Flex spending accounts (FSA) - health and dependent
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
  • Lead highimpact analytics initiatives from problem framing through delivery; quantify value, design robust analyses, and communicate recommendations to business partners and executives
  • Partner with business leaders to identify analytics opportunities and deliver actionable insights. Present findings and recommendations to partners and executive leadership in clear, compelling formats
  • Develop analytics products and solutions using Databricks, modern Business and Artificial Intelligence tools and Agile principles
  • Implement advanced analytics where applicable, leveraging Python for advanced analytics, automation, and integration with Databricks workflows
  • Architect and publish trusted Power BI datasets and dashboards (DAX, Power Query, semantic models), establishing standards for usability and adoption
  • Build performant Databricks workflows (notebooks, jobs, SQL Warehouses) to wrangle large datasets, engineer features, and automate recurring analyses
  • Develop Python scripts for automation, data wrangling, and integration with Databricks and Azure services
  • Partner with Data Engineering on Azure data stack components (Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse/Fabric pipelines) for scalable data solutions
  • Own analysis quality: data validation, experiment/study design, sensitivity checks, and reproducibility (versioning, documentation)
  • Define and monitor KPIs; create executive scorecards and operational reporting that tie directly to business objectives
  • Coach/mentor analysts and BI developers; uplift storytelling, statistical thinking, and visualization craftsmanship across the team
  • Collaborate with Data Governance and Compliance to ensure appropriate use of PHI and adherence to privacy/security controls
  • Facilitate data stewardship and literacy across the business
  • Drive adoption of data products to scale data value
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the analytics stack
Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or related field
  • 8-10+ years in analytics roles, including 3+ years leading projects
  • Proven impact delivering analytics in complex environments (multisource data, ambiguous scope) with measurable business outcomes
  • Experience operating in healthcare data environments (or demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to such contexts)
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior analytics professionals
  • Statistical and financial analytics expertise with deep understanding of appropriate study design and analysis techniques and business case development
  • Azure Data Stack: Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse/Fabric pipelines; familiarity with security and governance features
  • Databricks: Spark/SQL, notebooks & jobs, performance tuning, SQL Warehouses
  • SQL: Strong proficiency (ANSI/TSQL); query optimization over large, partitioned tables
  • R: Applied analytics using tidyverse/ggplot2; reproducible workflows; statistical testing and modeling fundamentals
  • Python: Data wrangling, automation, integration with Databricks and Azure services
  • Fabric and Power BI: Data modeling, DAX, Power Query (M), calculation groups, rowlevel security, deployment pipelines
  • Versioning & Reproducibility: Gitbased workflows; disciplined documentation and peer review
  • Executive storytelling: distill and translate complex analyses into clear narratives and recommended actions or analytics solutions
  • Stakeholder partnership: influence crossfunctional partners; set expectations and drive alignment
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects with undefined, large and/or complex scope
  • Agile delivery
  • Mentorship: develop analysts' craft (methodology, viz/design, communication)
  • Product mindset: define problem statements, success metrics, and iterate with feedback - drives adoption of analytics products and solutions
  • Ownership & judgment: operate independently, make sound tradeoffs, and uphold high quality standards
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Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
  • Certifications in Databricks, Power BI, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks and MLOps practices
  • Familiarity with data governance tools and compliance standards
  • Knowledge of advanced BI features (Power BI Copilot, AI-driven analytics)
  • Familiarity with healthcare risk adjustment models such as HCC and CDPS
  • Familiarity with claims groupers such as Milliman's HCG
  • Product management training or analytics product delivery experience 
Physical Requirements
  • Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
  • Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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