OUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
At Lighthouse Credit Union, we believe all individuals, regardless of position level, are considered leaders. By providing a framework that balances clarity with adaptability, our Leadership Competencies aim to foster a culture of continuous growth and agile leadership. Lighthouse Credit Union is committed to embracing change, nurturing leadership talent, and ensuring our performance management practices are aligned with our vision of fostering a resilient and forward-thinking organization. As such, we all hold ourselves accountable to the following:
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates Interpersonal Awareness & Skills
A cornerstone of our collaborative work environment, this competency emphasizes effective communication, relationship building and teamwork. It also supports creating a positive work environment that values individual contributions and fosters teamwork. As an individual leader, you will demonstrate active listening, clear communication and contribute beneficially to team dynamics.
Embraces Change & Learning
This competency focuses on adaptability, personal development and the advocacy and embracing of progressive change. You will be challenged to explore continuous learning opportunities to achieve excellence and foster a culture of growth and innovation. As an individual leader, you will actively engage in personal development, embrace change enthusiastically and support team members in their growth. You will also demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing circumstances.
Utilizes Critical & Creative Thinking
Underlining the importance of innovative problem solving, challenging the status quo and strategic thinking, this competency is vital for driving excellence and leadership. This competency challenges team members to take initiative beyond one’s immediate responsibilities. As an individual leader, you will actively look for and share opportunities for improvement, show open-mindedness to new ideas and professionally challenge inefficient processes. You will also actively contribute to defining solutions and promoting innovation.
Takes Personal Ownership
This competency focuses on taking responsibility for performance goals, proactive collaboration, and accountability. It highlights the significance of each team member taking ownership of their role and contributions while demonstrating leadership qualities regardless of their position. As an individual leader, you will be actively engaged in setting and achieving performance goals, take responsibility for personal action and decisions and seek opportunities for self-improvement and skill development.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead BI Engineer is a technical leadership role responsible for defining and governing the organization’s business intelligence (BI) platform and the data and analytics architecture that supports it. This position drives innovation in BI and analytics capabilities, ensures alignment with enterprise data and analytics strategy, and leads initiatives that enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Defines and establish enterprise-wide BI architecture, standards, and best practices.
- Oversees BI platform performance, ensuring reliability, scalability, security, and compliance.
- Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing support of scalable data pipelines and data acquisition approaches.
- Evaluates emerging technologies, tools, and trends, and recommends adoption to improve BI capabilities.
- Collaborates closely with enterprise architecture, engineering and business teams to deliver integrated data solutions.
- Influences and contributes to enterprise data strategy, governance frameworks, and policies.
- Provides leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Data and Analytics team members, fostering innovation and professional growth.
- Ensures data and analytics initiatives support organizational goals and deliver measurable business value.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Deep expertise in BI architecture, data modeling, and enterprise data strategy.
- Expert-level proficiency in SQL and Python.
- Experience with modern cloud data platforms; Snowflake experience preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in architecting, implementing, and maintaining scalable data integrations with Salesforce ecosystems.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to drive innovation and implement modern BI solutions aligned with business goals.
- Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in BI engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading BI initiatives and shaping enterprise data strategy.
- Proven experience mentoring and developing technical teams.
- Hands-on experience developing and supporting data pipelines and data ingestion frameworks.
- Experience working with modern BI platforms, cloud data technologies, and analytics tools such as Tableau/Power BI.
- Financial institution and member/customer research experience desired.
WORK ARRANGEMENT:
The working arrangement for this position is hybrid or remote. Hybrid work is an opportunity to find the right balance between working in the office and remotely, especially if it supports individual success and the needs of our organization. Hybrid schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business unit needs and may vary by department. Although a remote work arrangement may be authorized, those working in a remote position should expect occasional travel to headquarters or other business locations as necessary for work purposes.
We know life doesn’t pause when you’re at work — and your benefits shouldn’t either. At Lighthouse Credit Union, we offer real support for real life, with perks that help you stay healthy, grow your future, and take care of what matters most.
- Student Loan & Tuition Assistance – Whether you're paying off debt or going back to school, we help lighten the load.
- Employee Loan Discounts – Get access to lower rates on personal loans, just for being part of the team.
- Weekly Paychecks – Because waiting two weeks shouldn’t be the norm.
- 401(k) with Employer Match & Profit Sharing – We invest in your future with generous contributions and immediate vesting.
- Lighthouse Leave Program – Paid time off for major life moments, from welcoming a child to caring for a loved one.
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Give back to your community with paid time to serve.
- PTO + Paid Federal Holidays – Rest, recharge, and celebrate without worry.
- Balanced Schedule – All branches close by 5pm and on Sundays — no late nights or unpredictable shifts.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans – Coverage that starts quickly and fits your needs.
- HSA/FSA Options – Save pre-tax dollars for everyday health expenses.
- Discounted Pet Insurance – Because furry family members deserve care too.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges — available 24/7.
- Annual Bonus Program – Celebrate your wins, your teammates’ successes, and the Credit Union’s growth — together.
- Engagement Groups – Join communities like Pride at Work, Women in Leadership, Book Club, and more.
- Ongoing Training & Career Growth – We invest in your development from day one.
- Annual Summit & Team Outings – Celebrate wins and connect with coworkers across the organization.
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