Data Analyst Team Lead

Summary

Join Sword Health, a Forbes Best Startup Employer, as a Lead Data Analyst and lead a team of data analysts using Looker. You will shape data strategy, drive data-driven decisions, and deliver actionable insights impacting millions. Responsibilities include team leadership and development, analysis and insights generation, process improvement, hands-on technical work, and strategic contributions to the company's data and analytics strategy. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of data analytics experience, including 1+ year in a leadership role, strong communication skills, proficiency with Looker and SQL, and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. Sword Health offers a stimulating environment, career development, competitive salary, flexible hours, remote work options, unlimited vacation, health and well-being programs, and various other benefits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in data analytics roles, with at least 1 year in a leadership position
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain learnings to both technical and non-technical partners
• A team player who’s able to partner with cross-functional leadership to quickly turn insights into actions
• Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Looker
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling, analysis, and visualization
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
• Hands-on experience with SQL for querying and analysis
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and project tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
• A strong focus on delivering high-quality, impactful results

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data analysts, promoting growth and fostering a collaborative environment
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear goals, and support career progression for team members
• Lead and inspire teams across multiple business units, promoting best practices
• Oversee the creation of impactful dashboards and analyses using Looker, ensuring they meet stakeholder needs
• Drive data modeling efforts to ensure consistent and reliable insights across teams
• Provide actionable recommendations based on data insights to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and align deliverables with organizational goals
• Collaborate with C-level executives to integrate analytics into strategic initiatives
• Act as the main point of contact for analytics-related queries, providing clarity and support where needed
• Ensure all team outputs adhere to high-quality standards, leveraging best practices in analytics and dashboard design
• Conduct rigorous reviews of team deliverables to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Advocate for the adoption of scalable, repeatable processes that improve productivity and insight delivery
• Stay actively involved in building and refining Looker models and dashboards, setting a high standard for quality and efficiency
• Champion best practices in data visualization, storytelling, and user engagement
• SQL experience so as to understand the underlying queries as to validate the data outputs
• Contribute to the long-term data and analytics strategy of the company, identifying areas for innovation and improvement
• Lead initiatives to enhance the use of Looker and other analytics tools across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Business
• Experience in using Looker, including LookML modeling and dashboard creation
• Experience working with cloud data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift)
• Knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics
• Experience implementing scalable analytics processes and methodologies
• A passion for driving innovation and experimenting with new analytical approaches
• Exposure to data science methodologies, including predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis
• A passion for driving innovation and experimenting with new analytical approaches

Benefits

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions)
• Remote or Hybrid work policy
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Unlimited vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Unlimited access to our Learning Platform