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THE POSITION
Do you enjoy working with data, developing, and utilizing data products to improve risk mitigation while reducing inefficiencies, and collaborating with stakeholders to support fraud prevention and detection? If you said yes, this role may be the right fit for you! The Public School Employee's Retirement Systems (PSERS) is expanding our Risk and Performance Data Office (RPDO) and is looking to hire one or more Data Analytics Specialist 1's to enhance our current team. We are looking for individuals who have professional quantitative analytical experience and can translate risk and performance needs into analytical requirements and standards for the PSERS agency. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is responsible for developing data products, dashboards, and analyses that help business units monitor performance, assess risks, and identify operational improvements. As a Data Analytics Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Chef Data officer on developing complex data visualizations that are interactive with self-service functionality, work with assigned business units to determine KPIs, and partner with Bureau of Information Technology and Information Security Office to establish automated data pipelines
- Fraud Prevention: Analyze, monitor, and review data for identification of current and emerging threats, determine items that need further investigation, and suggest solutions in developing products to meet needs
- Technical and Analytical Support: Gather risk related information for PSERS business areas; monitor and address any potential audit findings; and interpret data, data validity, and deployment of data to business units
- Presentation and Communication: Write executive summaries of fraud events for leadership, provide insights that inform decisions and advance organizational objectives, and determine appropriate analytical approaches that support fraud prevention strategies
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Hours may be negotiable, to be discussed during interview process.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will be required to report to the office 1 day a week, and any additional days depending on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to PSERS headquarters in Harrisburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Successful completion of the Data Analytics Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of professional quantitative analytical experience utilizing data preparation, statistical analysis, or data visualization software programs and a bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, data science, economics, actuarial science, geographic information systems (GIS), or a related STEM field (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics); Thirty (30) graduate credits in data analytics or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform Essential Functions as presented in the linked Position Description.
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
THE POSITION
Do you enjoy working with data, developing, and utilizing data products to improve risk mitigation while reducing inefficiencies, and collaborating with stakeholders to support fraud prevention and detection? If you said yes, this role may be the right fit for you! The Public School Employee's Retirement Systems (PSERS) is expanding our Risk and Performance Data Office (RPDO) and is looking to hire one or more Data Analytics Specialist 1's to enhance our current team. We are looking for individuals who have professional quantitative analytical experience and can translate risk and performance needs into analytical requirements and standards for the PSERS agency. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is responsible for developing data products, dashboards, and analyses that help business units monitor performance, assess risks, and identify operational improvements. As a Data Analytics Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Chef Data officer on developing complex data visualizations that are interactive with self-service functionality, work with assigned business units to determine KPIs, and partner with Bureau of Information Technology and Information Security Office to establish automated data pipelines
- Fraud Prevention: Analyze, monitor, and review data for identification of current and emerging threats, determine items that need further investigation, and suggest solutions in developing products to meet needs
- Technical and Analytical Support: Gather risk related information for PSERS business areas; monitor and address any potential audit findings; and interpret data, data validity, and deployment of data to business units
- Presentation and Communication: Write executive summaries of fraud events for leadership, provide insights that inform decisions and advance organizational objectives, and determine appropriate analytical approaches that support fraud prevention strategies
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Hours may be negotiable, to be discussed during interview process.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will be required to report to the office 1 day a week, and any additional days depending on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to PSERS headquarters in Harrisburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Successful completion of the Data Analytics Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of professional quantitative analytical experience utilizing data preparation, statistical analysis, or data visualization software programs and a bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, data science, economics, actuarial science, geographic information systems (GIS), or a related STEM field (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics); Thirty (30) graduate credits in data analytics or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform Essential Functions as presented in the linked Position Description.
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Humana11
- ServiceNow8
- Triumph Enterprises8
- Tailored Brands3
- Iterative Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Retail
- Education
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote data analytics lead jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in data analytics or business intelligence roles
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language such as Python or R
- Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
- Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor a team of analysts
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field
- Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
Tips for Your Remote Data Analytics Lead Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote data analytics lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Build a portfolio that works asynchronously
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your portfolio does the proving. Document end-to-end analytics projects with written narratives, decision logs, and clear business outcomes so hiring teams can evaluate your judgment without a live conversation.
Show async communication skills in your application
Remote data analytics lead interviews often include a written case or async video screen. Practice articulating your analytical reasoning in writing, not just in conversation, because distributed teams depend on written clarity for alignment across time zones.
Target companies already running distributed data teams
Remote-first firms and companies with engineering or product teams in multiple locations are far more likely to have mature remote data workflows, clear async rituals, and the tooling (dbt, Looker, Snowflake, Slack) you'll need to lead effectively without being on-site.
Remote Data Analytics Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote data analytics lead job?
Remote data analytics lead roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, clear async communication, and a track of shipping insights without hand-holding. Remote-first companies and distributed teams screen heavily for written communication skills, ownership mindset, and proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, dbt, and cloud data platforms. A portfolio showing end-to-end projects, stakeholder presentations, and decisions you drove gives you a clear edge over candidates with credentials alone.
Which companies hire remote data analytics leads?
Employers currently hiring remote data analytics leads include Humana, ServiceNow, and Triumph Enterprises, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed fintech companies, and digital health organizations make up the largest share of these openings, typically because their teams are already spread across time zones and depend on async data workflows.
Can you get a remote data analytics lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote lead roles are harder to land without experience because you must manage projects and junior analysts independently from day one. Early-career candidates who break in tend to target smaller remote-first startups, where lead titles carry lighter scope, or step into remote senior analyst roles first and earn the lead designation. A public portfolio of end-to-end projects, a demonstrated async working style, and evidence of mentoring others can substitute for years of formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote data analytics lead jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skill, portfolio quality, and measurable business impact alongside or instead of formal credentials for data analytics leads. Proficiency in SQL, Python, data visualization tools, and modern data stack technologies often carries more weight than the degree field listed on a resume. Candidates who can show they've led projects, influenced decisions with data, and communicated findings to non-technical stakeholders move forward regardless of educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote data analytics leads?
The sectors hiring the most remote data analytics leads are Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Retail, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries tend to run fully distributed data teams, making remote data analytics lead roles a structural norm rather than an exception.
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