Senior Analytics Engineer

Faegre Drinker

. Own the Gold dimensional model and star schemas across client, matter, timekeeper, and practice-group dimensions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,300 - $159,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SQL, Microsoft Power BI, and dimensional modeling to deliver high-quality data products and analytics solutions. Proven ability to mentor analytics engineers and establish technical standards while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective data governance.

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Expert-Level SQLMicrosoft Power BI ExpertiseDimensional Modeling SkillsDatabricks AI/BI ExperienceMentoring Analytics Engineers

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Hard Skills

Dimensional ModelingSQLDAXData GovernanceBusiness Metrics DefinitionData ModelingAnalytics EngineeringAI-Ready Data ProductsExecutive DashboardsSelf-Service Analytics

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationDecision-MakingClient Service OrientationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Power BIDatabricks Unity CatalogDatabricks GenieEnterprise Data Lake

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringAnalyticsKPI GovernanceData Modeling StandardsHigh-Pressure Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Gold dimensional model and star schemas across client, matter, timekeeper, and practice-group dimensions
Produce curated, AI-ready data products
Lead delivery of executive dashboards and self-service analytics in Microsoft Power BI
Author approved firm metric definitions using Databricks Unity Catalog Metric Views to eliminate metric drift
Implement metric definitions ratified through the firm’s data-governance cadence
Set standards for modeling, Power BI, and Databricks Genie curation and grounding
Mentor mid-level and junior Analytics Engineers
Partner with stakeholders to ensure Gold data products are consumable by firm AI offerings
Resolve cross-system definitional questions in partnership with the governance cadence
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Work with the Technology and Innovation team on the firm’s enterprise data lake and semantic layer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience
8+ years of analytics/data engineering experience
Expert-level SQL and dimensional modeling skills
Deep, hands-on Microsoft Power BI expertise, including data modeling, DAX, and enterprise dashboard delivery
Experience defining and governing business metrics/KPIs across multiple source systems
Ability to mentor and set technical standards for less experienced analytics engineers
Experience partnering with data engineers to translate Silver-layer structures, key-resolution logic, and source data constraints into Gold-layer dimensional models
Databricks AI/BI and Genie experience strongly preferred
Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and take initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team-oriented collaborative environment
Authorization to work in the United States verified through Form I-9 and, when applicable, E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) plan
Generous paid time off
Discretionary bonus
Life insurance
Health insurance
Accident insurance
Disability insurance