Great American Risk Solutions (GARS) is a growing wholesale excess & surplus (E&S) insurance business focused on complex and specialized commercial risks. As a dynamic and expanding business, GARS combines the entrepreneurial spirit of a growth-oriented organization with the stability and resources of Great American Insurance Group.The GARS Analytics Team develops reporting and analytics that enable better decision-making across a complex and evolving commercial portfolio. We are seeking an Analytics Manager to serve as a people leader and business partner, overseeing analytics delivery, guiding team execution, and helping scale team capabilities as demand continues to grow. This role emphasizes ownership of analytics execution, prioritization, and quality across core reporting domains, along with technical proficiency and the proactive adoption of modern tools and methodologies. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a business0focused mindset, and a passion for developing and coaching others. Great American0s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on0site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in0office days are Tuesday0Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities 0Coordinates the daily operations of the data team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity. 0Oversees analytical work across reporting and analytics initiatives, ensuring data is accurately integrated, evaluated, and interpreted to support strategic business objectives. 0Ensures data integrity and accuracy through regular audits and validation checks. 0Leads the development and delivery of reports, dashboards, visualizations, and business intelligence solutions to provide actionable insights to stakeholders. 0Manages, coaches, and develops a team of three analysts, supporting skill development, performance management, consistent quality, and professional growth. 0Works closely with analytics peers, leadership,0and enterprise partners to align priorities, share knowledge, and continuously improve analytics capabilities. 0Partners closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytics needs, translate requirements into actionable work, and deliver high0impact solutions. 0Collaborates with data mart and IT teams to support reporting and analytics initiatives, ensuring data quality, availability, and successful platform modernization efforts. 0Responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements and modern analytics capabilities to enhance data collection, analysis, reporting efficiency, and business insight delivery. 0Ensures documentation is developed and maintained for analytics processes, workflows, reporting standards, and data definitions 0Contributes hands0on analytical work as needed, particularly for complex, time0sensitive, or high0impact deliverables. 0Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor0s Degree or equivalent experience required; master0s degree or professional license/certification a plus. Field of Study: Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or related quantitative or technology discipline preferred. Experience: 7+ years of experience in analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles, including experience leading projects, mentoring analysts, or supervising staff. Experience in insurance, financial services, or professional services a plus. Scope of Job/Qualifications: 0Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the day0to0day work of analysts, including prioritization, review, coaching, or performance development responsibilities. 0Strong analytical judgment and technical credibility, with sufficient proficiency in modern analytics and reporting tools to review work, guide approaches, and set quality standards (e.g., SQL0based analytics, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI) 0Ability to operate with limited oversight, exercising sound judgment in prioritization, execution decisions, and escalation. 0Effective communicator who can translate business needs into analytical direction and provide clear feedback to both analysts and stakeholders. 0Maintains awareness of best practices and emerging trends in analytics, ensuring the team remains aligned with standards and expectations. 0Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments a plus Business Unit: Great American Risk Solutions Benefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers. *Excludes seasonal employees and interns.