Lead Data Analyst
Core
Lead data analysis and intelligence for Target's technology ecosystem, transforming data into predictive insights, risk models, and AI-enabled decision support for technology leadership.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Data Analyst (AI & Analytics)
Builds
Predictive insights, risk models, analytical products, and AI-enabled decision support capabilities for technology teams.
Domain
Retail Technology / IT Operations / Data Science
Required skills
SQL, data warehousing, Python/R, statistical modeling, GenAI/LLM implementation, anomaly detection, time-series forecasting, data visualization, agile methodology
Preferred skills
GenAI agent development, responsible AI governance, mentorship, executive storytelling
Technologies
GCP BigQuery, Spark, Airflow, Looker, Power BI, Tableau, Git
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to frame ambiguous technology problems into clear analytical questions and decision capabilities; Consult, design, and deliver analytical solutions and AI (GenAI, Agent) resulting in decision support and risk models; Lead the development of analytical frameworks like Change Risk Score and predictive alerting; Connect signals across software delivery, infrastructure, and security to discover hidden patterns; Mentor analysts and raise analytical standards through reusable methods and knowledge sharing; Ensure compliance with data protection standards and establish responsible AI practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
