WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an opening in its Walnut Creek office for a Manager of Business Intelligence and Analytics. This individual will report to the Vice President of Analytics and is part of the team responsible for providing Data Engineering, Business Intelligence and Analytics, and Machine Learning and Modeling to the organization. This individual will manage a small team of BI Analysts, designing and executing development and modification of new and existing reports, and delivering custom analysis requested by the business. Additionally, this individual will serve as the outward-facing liaison for the entire team for planning, solution architecture, and project prioritization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: Develop and implement the business intelligence and overall analytics team strategy aligned with organizational goals. Collaborate with Senior Leadership to understand business needs and identify opportunities for data-driven improvements. Create and maintain a roadmap for BI, Analytics, Data Engineering, and Machine Learning initiatives ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- TEAM MANAGEMENT: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of BI Analysts, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the BI team, ensuring efficient workflow and timely delivery of insights.
- HANDS-ON DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING: Perform as a player-coach, participating in project work and analytics. Design, develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making processes. Conduct advanced data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all BI tools and reports.
- STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION: Work closely with business units to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions. Maintain list of priorities and coordinate regular meetings with key teams in the business. Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Manage BI projects from inception to completion, including scope, timelines/milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet defined objectives and quality standards. Serve as a project manager for broader initiatives within the Analytics team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field required.
- EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years prior experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related field required, with a demonstratable track record of managing multiple projects and delivering results. Experience in a supervisory or team lead role overseeing BI Analysts or data professionals strongly preferred. Experience working for an insurance company, preferable within workers compensation, strongly preferred. Actuarial experience (or experience working closely with Actuaries) preferred. Experience with programming languages required (e.g., Python or similar). Experience with source control processes required. Demonstrated experience in data modeling, data warehousing, and advanced analytics required.
- TECHNICAL SKILLS: Strong proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI or similar) and data manipulation languages (e.g., SQL, preferably on a postgres-based platform like Snowflake). Moderate-to-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required (VBA, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Power Query, Power Pivot).
- Ability to communicate complex data insights effectively to stakeholders, executives, and other analysts required.
- Occasional travel to our corporate offices or offsite meetings required.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Work-Life Balance
- Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
- Modern Office Setting
- Free On-Site Fitness Facility
- Free downtown shuttle route
- Two-minute walk from Walnut Creek BART Station
- Three-minute car ride from CA-24 and I-680
- Free On-Site Garage Parking
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Retirements Savings Match
- Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Paid Community Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
ABOUT US
With more than 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture, and we believe in doing the right thing. That means we invest in our business in every way possible to deliver on our mission and demonstrate that people are what powers our success. Our commitment to financial strength and integrity means our customers can rest assured that we will be there when it counts.
At BHHC we embrace diversity and foster an environment where our people can be their authentic selves. Our differences make us stronger and better together, which fosters a harmonious workplace—something we truly value. We’ve created an approachable and collaborative atmosphere. Here you’ll find a welcoming workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and inspired to do great work. Together, we raise the bar by being curious, remaining customer-focused, and operating with integrity.
