Analytics Engineer

Posted about 16 hours ago Apply by April 08, 2026
Hybrid-Remote Waterloo & Cedar Falls, IA
Full-Time
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Summary

The Analytics Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing analytics-ready semantic models and datasets that support reporting, self-service analytics, and decision-making across the credit union. This role focuses on transforming curated data into trusted, well-modeled analytical assets that tell the right story and aid in decision making throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain and enhance analytics-ready datasets by transforming curated data into business-friendly analytics semantic models.
  • Deploy datasets and semantic data models that support consistent metrics, data definitions, and self-service reporting.
  • Partner with Senior Analytics Architect to apply standards to reporting, dashboards, and models following documented requirements.
  • Provide management and senior management with key data insights to enhance the member experience and support our strategic goals.
  • Support credit union strategic initiatives such as incentive goals, corporate projects, and balanced scorecard with data reporting and analysis. This includes providing analysis for corporate incentive projects as needed.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure source data is reliable and structured appropriately for analytics consumption.
  • Support and modify Power BI semantic models by delivering trusted analytics.
  • Develop and maintain ad-hoc and on-demand reports with SSRS and other software tools.
  • Create and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards that include visualizations and slivers that can be easily understood, interpreted, and enhances the end-user experience.
  • Collaborate with business units, like Marketing, to understand and properly apply data in third-party applications.
  • Conduct data quality checks and validation processes.
  • Query production databases as needed for reporting and dashboards, including but not limited to PCI data.
  • Create and maintain documentation for analytics models and business definitions.
  • Support data literacy and self-service analytics initiatives.
  • On call availability required for system support as needed (including nights and weekends).

Key Attributes

  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Member service focus.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Positive attitude that supports a team environment.
  • Dependable and punctual; flexible during peak times.
  • High level of confidentiality.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated; ability to work without close supervision.
  • Problem solving; analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • Occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
  • Remain sedentary (seated) for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Travel

Limited travel expected.

Required Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience of 8+ years.
  • Minimum 1 year in Power BI, including semantic modeling, DAX, and report development.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Experience overseeing several initiatives at a time and adjusting for competing priorities.

Preferred Education And Experience

  • Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Knowledge of: 
    • Microsoft Azure data services and integration with Power BI.
    • Statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and AI/ML integration.
    • Tools such as Azure Machine Learning, Python, R, or Databricks.
  • Knowledge of PCI DSS requirements.
  • Familiarity with data governance standards. 

Other Duties

Veridian Credit Union is a PCI compliant financial institution to ensure the security of member information. As such, all employees are expected to ensure security measures are in place and adhered to regarding PCI and other highly secure data compliance requirements.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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