[Hiring] Principal Analytics Engineer @Granicus

Role Description

The Granicus Experience Group (GXG) is Granicus’ in-house digital agency, a cross-functional team of strategists, analysts, communicators, and Granicus technology experts focused on customer experience and digital communications. We leverage best-in-class human-centered practices and a design-thinking approach to help our federal, state, and local government customers better connect with the people they serve. We discover better insights, build better experiences, and achieve better outcomes.

GXG is a fast-growing agency at a high-growth tech company, seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to serve as a leading technical expert for analytics engineering and analytics-ready data architecture supporting GXI Enterprise (GXI-E), our advanced analytics platform.

This role independently solves highly complex and ambiguous data challenges and sets standards and best practices that influence analytics delivery across GXG. The Sr. Analytics Engineer designs, governs, and evolves scalable analytics-ready data solutions that support advanced analytics platform delivery.

• Transform complex, externally sourced data into standardized, reliable models that enable scalable reporting, dashboards, and measurement.
• Establish repeatable integration patterns and backend processes to improve data readiness, delivery efficiency, and quality of insights.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and mentor through example.
• Understand customer behavior and interpret data from various platforms.
• Present findings confidently to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL and strong analytics-ready data modeling skills.
• Subject-matter expertise with the ability to define and influence best practices at an organizational level.
• Demonstrated ability to define, communicate, and enforce analytics engineering methodologies at an enterprise scale.
• Strong understanding of cloud data ecosystems and upstream data pipelines.
• Exceptional data quality discipline, including validation, reconciliation, and auditability.
• Systems thinking mindset with comfort operating in ambiguous, high-complexity integration scenarios.
• Clear technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions; Amazon QuickSight and Tableau is a plus.
• Strong background in quantitative research and statistical analysis; qualitative research a plus.
• Deep understanding of web analytics and behavioral data, including event-based and engagement datasets.
• Experience integrating multi-channel digital data sources.
• Comfortable leading external client-facing workstreams.
• Experience and/or enthusiasm for working with government clients.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in analytics engineering, data analytics, or business intelligence.
• Experience with web analytics, digital marketing data, or government technology preferred.
• Proven track record of establishing and governing analytics engineering standards.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
• Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
• Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.
• Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
• Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
• On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.
• Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
• Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.
• Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.