Data Analyst III

GAINSCO is a property and casualty insurance company serving drivers nationwide. The Data Analyst III will lead complex, cross-functional analytical projects, develop trusted datasets and Power BI reporting solutions, automate reporting processes, and provide insights and recommendations to business leaders. The role also includes mentoring junior analysts and maintaining analytical quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex analytical projects from initial scoping through delivery, producing executive-ready insights and recommendations
• Apply statistical and diagnostic analysis to identify performance drivers, business risks, trends, and opportunities
• Build reusable datasets, semantic models, and certified Power BI reporting assets that support trusted, self-service analytics
• Automate manual data preparation and reporting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Partner with business leaders, data engineering, and governance teams to define requirements, prioritize analytics needs, and strengthen data quality
• Mentor junior analysts, review analytical work for accuracy and quality, and help maintain standards for SQL, documentation, and reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required with focus in a quantitative or analytical field such as accounting/finance, mathematics, statistics, or data science
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or in a similar analytical role
• Insurance industry experience is required
• Expert-level SQL skills, including experience extracting, transforming, validating, and analyzing data from multiple complex sources
• Advanced experience with Power BI, including data modeling, semantic models, dashboards, reporting solutions, and DAX
• Working proficiency with Python for data analysis, process automation, and reporting
• Experience working with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake or Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated experience leading analytical projects from initial scoping through delivery, including selecting an analytical approach, managing deliverables, and presenting recommendations
• Experience translating complex or incomplete business needs into structured analyses, clear insights, and actionable recommendations
• Experience communicating analytical findings and business recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify patterns, evaluate trade-offs, and develop practical recommendations
• Ability to frame complex or ambiguous business questions by defining metrics, hypotheses, and success criteria
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work with minimal direction
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, and reporting consistency
• Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence decisions through evidence-based recommendations
• Strong mentoring skills with an interest in helping other analysts strengthen their technical and analytical capabilities
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders, data engineering teams, governance partners, and analysts across the organization
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity
• Property and Casualty insurance experience is preferred