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Empower · 2 days ago

Principal Business Systems Analyst AI ML

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $165K/yr

Empower is dedicated to transforming financial lives by empowering its employees in a flexible work environment. The Principal Business Systems Analyst will provide operational, analytical, and coordination support for complex, cross-functional initiatives, emphasizing workflow management and documentation rigor while building fluency in emerging domains like Responsible AI.

Employee BenefitsNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate cross-team workflows, dependencies, and delivery sequencing across multiple organizations

Manage and maintain Kanban-based workflows using tools such as Jira to track initiatives, risks, and dependencies

Maintain operational artifacts including documentation hubs, decision records, evaluation inventories, and knowledge repositories

Translate complex technical and analytical outputs into structured materials for leadership reviews, governance processes, and audits

Support vendor engagements related to tools, services, or research partnerships, including coordination and follow-up tracking

Perform analytical work to assess adoption, operational performance, and resourcing needs

Support planning and coordination of internal symposiums, showcases, and cross-functional knowledge-sharing events

Qualification

Business analysisKanban workflowsAI ML exposureJiraOrganizational skillsIndependent operationEvent organizationVendor managementDashboard buildingCommunication

Required

Experience in business analysis, systems analysis, program operations, or analytical roles supporting technical teams

Hands-on experience managing Kanban-based workflows using Jira or similar tools

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and dependencies

Ability to synthesize complex or unfamiliar technical material into clear operational and executive-level outputs

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to operate independently, learn new domains quickly, and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous environments

Preferred

Prior exposure to AI, ML, data science, or model governance work

Familiarity with Responsible AI concepts, frameworks, or evaluation practices

Experience organizing internal symposiums, workshops, or large cross-functional events

Experience managing vendors or external research engagements

Experience building dashboards, reports, or analytical views that inform leadership decisions

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans

Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year

Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year

Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.