Data Analytics Architect

About the role

BridgeSource Utilities Solutions is seeking a Data Analytics Architect/Lead to spearhead a major, high‑impact, highly visible project for a large utility client in California. The role involves leading solution design and implementation, building a high‑performing analytics team, and driving data reporting capabilities across business units. Work is performed on‑site in San Diego, CA, with strong authority to interact with executive and technical teams to drive organization‑wide change. This is a long‑term contract position with the potential to last multiple years as the team and solution become established.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an analytics team, working directly with business leaders, IT, and operational teams.
• Architect, design, and oversee the solution, including forecasting, predictive analytics, KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting.
• Lead the project from idea/business case through requirements, development, testing, implementation, and adoption.
• Communicate with Directors/VPs, influence stakeholders, build business cases, and drive change.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence.

Qualifications

• Preferred understanding of utility operations, particularly electric/gas operations, field operations, or workforce management.
• Must be a local San Diego resident or willing to work on‑site at least four days per week.

Skills

• Forecasting and predictive analytics
• KPI definition, dashboard creation, and operational reporting
• ETL/data pipeline design and management
• Data lakes and data warehouses
• Data quality assurance
• Power BI and Power Platform expertise
• Business case development and stakeholder influence
• Change management and ability to drive organizational change
• Team leadership and high‑performing team building
• Solution architecture and design

Schedule

• On‑site work in San Diego, CA (minimum four days per week in the office).
• Long‑term contract role with potential to extend multiple years.