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Senior Analyst, Analytics & AI

Terra Universal Inc

Full-time

Fullerton, CA

Job description

Senior Analyst, Analytics & AI

Location: On-site

Company Description

Terra Universal is a leading US manufacturer and supplier of cleanroom and laboratory equipment with over 1,000 five-star Google and Trust Pilot reviews. We help our customers in high-tech research and manufacturing to transform the world with innovative solutions that improve health, safety and performance. Terra Universal’s diversified customer base includes biotechnology researchers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, semiconductor fabricators, aerospace firms, universities and government entities.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on operator that is ready to serve as a key partner to our executive leadership team as we expand our analytics and AI capabilities. In this role, you will be operating at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operational execution, translating business vision into data-driven initiatives. You'll manage high-impact analytics and AI initiatives that directly influence decision-making, while overseeing software development projects that transform how we use data.

This is a high-visibility role with clear growth potential. You'll work directly with our Director of Analytics and have regular exposure to executive leadership.

What You'll Do

Analytics & AI

  • Lead the development of Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions that drive business decisions
  • Evaluate and implement emerging AI tools to solve business and operational challenges
  • Own data quality, governance, and analytics best practices across the organization
  • Build and scale analytics capabilities using Power BI and modern data tools

Program & Project Management

  • Partner with the Project Manager to prioritize and scope internal software initiatives
  • Manage external partnerships to ensure deliverables align with business objectives
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, finance) to deliver impactful solutions
  • Balance multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining focus on business outcomes

Strategic Leadership

  • Identify opportunities where analytics and AI can drive competitive advantage
  • Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and department heads
  • Support the Director in developing the analytics and AI roadmap
  • Act as the "go-to" analytics expert for complex or ambiguous business problems
  • Stay current on analytics and AI trends, bringing new ideas and approaches to the team

What You Bring

Required Experience

  • 3-5 years in analytics, business intelligence, or data science roles
  • 2-3 years of technical project management or initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience implementing AI or machine learning solutions in a business environment
  • Marketing experience strongly preferred; manufacturing, supply chain, or operations experience a plus

Technical Skills

  • Power BI: Advanced DAX, complex data modeling, enterprise report design
  • AI/ML: Experience with generative AI tools, agentic workflows, Machine Learning, or predictive analytics; familiarity with LLMs, RAG/embedding models, API integration, and building user interfaces for AI applications
  • Data: SQL proficiency, understanding of data warehousing and ETL concepts
  • Project management: Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications
  • Bonus: Python/R, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), HubSpot, Agile/Scrum methodologies

Core Competencies

  • Strong business acumen: you understand P&L, operations, and how analytics drives results
  • Excellent communication skills: you can explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Stakeholder management: you can balance multiple stakeholders, manage expectations, and build trust
  • Problem-solving: you are comfortable with ambiguity and can figure things out
  • Execution and leadership: you can not only build and execute, but drive actions in others

What Success Looks Like

  • Analytics, AI, and automation projects deliver measurable ROI
  • Software development projects are delivered on time with strong user adoption
  • Within one year, you should be able to lead initiatives end-to-end with minimal oversight, present confidently to senior leadership, and contribute meaningfully to strategic planning

You'll receive mentorship and be involved in regular discussions about strategy and technology investment.

Why This Role Matters

We're at an inflection point. The analytics and AI capabilities we build now will define our competitive position for the next decade. As Senior Manager, you'll have meaningful influence over what we build and how we deploy it, with the autonomy to drive initiatives that matter, and the support to grow into a strategic leadership role. If you deliver results and demonstrate strategic thinking, you'll advance quickly.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Professional development stipend
  • Bonus tied to performance

To Apply: Submit your resume, a brief cover letter describing one analytics or AI project you've led (describe the business problem, your approach, who you worked with, and results delivered; include specific technologies used and what your role was). You may also submit a portfolio or work samples demonstrating your analytics and AI capabilities (strongly preferred but not required).

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person