Lead Decision Support Analyst – Python Developer

Role overview Provide technical leadership for a small application development team building and maintaining decision support software. The role spans the software lifecycle, from shaping business questions and solution approaches to designing, developing, and improving applications, with an emphasis on Python and data-driven decision support.

Responsibilities - Lead technical execution across analysis, design, development, and delivery, taking account of enterprise architecture needs. - Translate stakeholder requirements into decision support applications, reporting tools, and practical solutions to complex business problems. - Set project methods and technical approaches, develop analytical methods, and adapt existing solutions to new needs. - Model data sources and flows with data management colleagues; help define operational, security, and data handling frameworks. - Analyze raw data and statistical results, identify follow-up actions, and prepare or present findings to business and technical audiences. - Mentor colleagues and provide consultative support to internal teams and external partners.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in computer or information science, mathematics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, operations research, or a related field. - At least seven years of relevant, progressive experience, including leading projects of varying size and complexity. - Strong technical capability with complex databases and enterprise computing environments. - Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain findings and recommendations to senior leaders.

Nice to have - Demonstrated proficiency building complex Python applications and querying relational databases with SQL. - Knowledge of object-oriented design and modern software patterns; experience with R or SAS. - Unix shell scripting and Git experience, along with familiarity with tools such as DB2, Teradata, or Oracle. - A relevant master’s degree.

Benefits and work setup - Office-based role with a required physical work site. - Travel may be 0% to 25%; occasional training and travel between work sites may be required.