Principal Analytics Engagement Consultant

Public Partnerships | PPL

. Sign off on analytical methods for executive, state agency, MCO, auditor, and RFP deliverables .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $162,500 - $214,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in analytics methodologies, data modeling, and governance, with a strong ability to influence executive decisions through evidence-based narratives. Proven track record in leading analytics teams, developing professionals, and managing enterprise-scale data environments.

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12+ Years Experience In AnalyticsAdvanced SQL ProficiencyProduction Dbt Environment OwnershipExperience With Contact-Center PlatformsHealthcare Or Regulated-Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Data ModelingStatistical MethodsMetric DefinitionsErlang CalculationsAnalytics Methodology DefinitionFinal Reviewer For High-Impact AnalysisCross-Functional LeadershipTechnical Roadmap OwnershipAnalytical Content WritingEvidence-Based Narrative Development

Soft Skills

MentorshipTechnical GuidanceConfidence In Presenting FindingsChallenging AssumptionsIntellectual Honesty

Tools & Technologies

DbtSQLPythonDatabricksAzure DevOpsCI/CDGenesysFive9NICEAmazon Connect

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedicaidRegulated-IndustryClaimsEligibilityPayrollFinanceProgram IntegrityRFP ResponsesExecutive Sponsorship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureErlangPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sign off on analytical methods for executive, state agency, MCO, auditor, and RFP deliverables
Write and publish PPL analytics standards covering data modeling, semantic layers, metric definitions, statistical methods, documentation, and reproducibility
Co-author the enterprise analytics strategy with the VP of Analytics
Own the technical roadmap for the semantic and governance layer
Stop unsupported deliverables, figures, or claims
Serve as the deciding technical voice on leveling and hiring for the Analytics Engagement Consultant team
Lead consequential engagements involving executive sponsorship, regulatory exposure, or material P&L impact
Drive adoption of analytics standards across Operations, Finance, Program, and Client Services
Collaborate with PPL Data Architects on semantic layers, canonical data models, and metric definitions
Present PPL analytics to state agency and MCO leadership
Defend methodology under regulatory and audit scrutiny
Own analytical sections of major RFP responses
Review and approve work from analytics team members
Develop analytics professionals toward Principal-level judgment
Own the evolution of methodology, tooling standards, and operating model with the VP
Set the culture of analytics craft and intellectual honesty
Build the hardest models and maintain production dbt, SQL, and Python reference implementations

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in analytics, data science, analytics engineering, or management consulting
5+ years at the Staff, Principal, or equivalent level
Proven authority defining analytical methodologies and organizational standards
Experience serving as final reviewer for high-impact analysis
Analytical work able to withstand executive, regulatory, and audit-level scrutiny
Deep hands-on expertise with contact-center platforms and data, including contact-level modeling, workforce management, routing, multi-channel structures, and Erlang calculations
Experience with Genesys, Five9, NICE, Amazon Connect, or similar platforms
Enterprise-scale ownership of production dbt environments and data models
Advanced/senior-level SQL
Working knowledge of Databricks, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and orchestration tools
Python experience beneficial/nice to have
Ability to translate complex analysis into evidence-based narratives influencing executive decisions
Confidence challenging assumptions and presenting unexpected or contrary findings
Experience developing analytics professionals through mentorship, code review, technical guidance, and cross-functional leadership
Bachelor's degree required in computer science or information technology
Master's degree preferred in computer science or information technology
Healthcare, Medicaid, or other regulated-industry experience strongly preferred
Experience with claims, eligibility, payroll, finance, or program integrity preferred
Experience presenting to state agencies, MCOs, regulators, or auditors preferred
Experience writing analytical content of winning RFPs preferred
Consulting partner-track experience or principal-level analytics work at a mature technology company preferred
Experience establishing or substantially evolving an enterprise-scale semantic or governance layer preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace culture
Company-sponsored training and education programs