Product Owner, Data Analytics

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PRODUCT OWNER, DATA ANALYTICS We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. About First Advantage First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale. What You'll Do A successful PRODUCT OWNER, DATA ANALYTICS is responsible for defining, delivering, and driving adoption of analytics and insights solutions for internal business teams at First Advantage. While collaborating with broader analytics initiatives, this role focuses on internal stakeholders and their data-driven needs. You’ll translate business requirements into scalable analytics products (dashboards, reports, curated data sets) and guide these through development using Agile processes. A key part of this role is ensuring our data products do more than just display numbers – they help tell the story behind the data and inform better decisions. You will help transform how data is consumed throughout First Advantage, moving teams from manual Excel reports to modern, self-service analytics. Throughout this process, you’ll partner closely with data engineering and analytics engineering teams to deliver solutions effectively, securely, and in line with governance standards. Responsibilities: Partner with Stakeholders: Engage with internal business stakeholders to gather and clarify their analytics requirements. Prioritize requests based on business impact, focusing on solutions that address key decisions and critical business questions. Own the Product Backlog: Define and manage the internal analytics product backlog and roadmap. Use Agile product management practices (e.g., Scrum) to prioritize high-impact features and drive iterative delivery. Write clear epics and user stories to guide data and analytics development teams. Design & Deliver High-Impact Solutions: Oversee the design and delivery of intuitive analytics products — from dashboards to curated data sets — that enable self-service and provide actionable insights. Work closely with Data Analytics Engineering and Data Engineering teams during sprints to build these solutions, ensuring they are user-friendly and effectively tell a story with the data. Drive Adoption & Value: Promote and facilitate the use of analytics products through training, demos, and change management. Champion the shift away from ad-hoc Excel reporting by highlighting the value of governed, interactive dashboards. Track adoption and usage metrics, using stakeholder feedback and data to continuously improve product impact. Ensure Governance & Compliance: Partner with privacy, security, and data governance teams to implement appropriate access controls and maintain confidentiality and compliance in all internal analytics solutions. What You Will Need to be Successful: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 5 years of relevant experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data product roles delivering solutions for business stakeholders. What You May Need to be Successful: Product & Technical Skills: Hands-on experience building and launching analytics solutions with modern BI tools, especially Power BI . Proven success working cross-functionally with business stakeholders and technical teams, ideally in an Agile/Scrum environment. Strong skills in backlog management, user story writing, and iterative product delivery. Analytical & Storytelling Mindset: Strong ability to interpret data in a business context, identify key insights, and frame them as compelling narratives. You focus on the “why” and “so what” behind the numbers, ensuring analytics outputs drive well-informed decisions. Business Insight: Solid understanding of business metrics and KPIs and how they map to broader organizational goals. You empathize with internal users, grasp their challenges, and ensure analytics products meet real operational and strategic needs. Ownership & Drive: A proactive attitude and a strong sense of ownership. You excel at prioritizing work for maximum impact — balancing quick wins with longer-term improvements — and can drive projects forward with minimal supervision. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You can translate technical details into clear, non-technical language and inspire confidence by reliably delivering value and guiding users on their analytics journey. Familiarity with data governance and data privacy principles in analytics. Experience with AI-driven analytics tools , such as Microsoft’s Power BI Copilot (Copilot Studio) or similar analytics assistants/agents. Exposure to leading transitions from traditional reporting (e.g., spreadsheets) to modern BI solutions in past roles. Why Join Us at First Advantage? At First Advantage, team members are united around a noble purpose: helping organizations to safeguard their workplaces and manage risk. The company’s culture is shaped by its core values — Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer-Inspired — empowering team members to bring their best ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact. First Advantage offers a variety of culture programs and benefits designed to enhance employee experience and development. Employee Impact Groups FA Cares volunteer opportunities Mentorship Advantage Program SOAR, award-winning manager development program Additional benefits offered include: Competitive Salary Package HMO Benefits Free mental health consultation Remote work set up What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today! You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now! ------------------------ We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us! 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