Principal Data Analytics

Job description

Uniti is a **premier insurgent fiber provider** dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti **builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses** .

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**About This Role:**

The Principal - Data Analytics is a hands-on expert who designs and delivers scalable ETL processes, performs complex data analysis, and builds high-impact Tableau dashboards that drive decision-making.

This role partners closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and subject-matter experts to translate business questions into data solutions, and present insights that influence strategy and outcomes.

**What You'll Do:**

+ Own the end-to-end lifecycle of analytics solutions: requirements gathering, data acquisition, ETL, modeling, visualization, and delivery.
+ Design, build, and optimize ETL pipelines to integrate, cleanse, and transform data from multiple sources.
+ Conduct complex data analysis to surface trends, diagnose issues, and identify opportunities; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
+ Develop, maintain, and iterate Tableau Desktop dashboards and reports with a focus on usability, performance, and storytelling.
+ Write advanced SQL for data manipulation, modeling, validation, and performance tuning across large, complex data sets.
+ Collaborate closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and SMEs to prioritize use cases, define metrics, and align on success criteria.
+ Present results and recommendations to non-technical and executive audiences; persuade stakeholders through clear narratives and evidence.
+ Establish and document standards, definitions, and best practices for data quality, visuals, and repeatable analytics workflows.
+ Partner with Data Engineering and IT on data model design, source-of-truth alignment, and code evaluation to production.
+ Support ad hoc analysis requests and proactively identify analytical opportunities to improve business performance.

**Do You Have?**

+ Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including working with senior leadership and SMEs.

+ Experience with Tableau Server/Cloud administration and content governance.
+ Strong SQL expertise, including complex joins, window functions, optimization, and query performance tuning.
+ Strong Tableau Desktop skills: complex calculations (including LOD expressions), parameters, actions, design best practices, and dashboard performance optimization.
+ Hands-on experience building and maintaining visual ETL processes using modern tools or frameworks.
+ Proficiency with relational databases, particularly one or more of: Oracle, Snowflake, SQL Server.
+ Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas).
+ Proven ability to translate ambiguous business questions into structured analyses and clear, persuasive presentations.
+ Familiarity with data modeling concepts (star/snowflake schemas), semantic layers, and KPI definition.
+ Exposure to scripting or analytics languages (e.g., Python, R) for data manipulation or automation.

Tools and Tech

+ SQL; Tableau Desktop (and ideally Tableau Server/Cloud)
+ Excel (advanced)
+ Python based ETL/ELT tooling
+ Databases: Oracle, Snowflake, SQL Server

**Minimum Requirements**

+ 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a closely related field.

Starting compensation range for this position is $89,300 to $117,200

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**Our Benefits:**

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
+ 401K Plan
+ Health & Flexible Savings Account
+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
+ Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer.

At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel.

Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance.

Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network.

_If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._

**Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening.

All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law.

Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment.

A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position.

Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

**Job Details**

**Job Family** **IT**
**Job Function** **Business Intelligence**
**Pay Type** **Salary**

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