What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tableau Architect position at CNA National?
Lead the platform. Deliver insights. Drive decisions.
CNA National is seeking a Tableau Architect to lead our enterprise Tableau environment and analytics strategy—someone who can architect scalable reporting, build high-impact dashboards, and translate data into actionable insights.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility, customer-facing role where you’ll partner across the business and with external stakeholders to shape how data drives decisions.
What's Special About This Role?
- Evolve our Tableau Cloud platform end-to-end
- Influence enterprise KPIs, reporting standards, and data strategy
- Work directly with business leaders and external partners
- Lead QlikView to Tableau modernization efforts
- Combine technical depth, analytics, and storytelling
What You'll Do
Tableau Platform & BI Leadership
- Architect, administer, and optimize Tableau Cloud (performance, security, scalability)
- Manage user access, authentication, and external integrations
- Define and enforce reporting standards, governance, and design best practices
- Embed dashboards into applications and enterprise tools
- Leverage Tableau APIs for automation and system integration
Analytics & Insights
- Build interactive dashboards and executive reporting
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and opportunities
- Partner with stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and business logic
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting layers
Data Engineering Collaboration
- Write and optimize advanced SQL queries across multiple systems
- Design aggregates and semantic layers for high-performance reporting
- Collaborate with Data Engineering on data models and pipelines
- Support QlikView to Tableau migration
- Document data flows, metrics, and dashboards for governance
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
- Work directly with internal teams and external partners
- Gather requirements and deliver impactful, data-driven solutions
- Present insights to technical and non-technical audiences
- Train and support users on BI tools and best practices
- Mentor junior analysts and serve as a Tableau subject matter expert
Qualifications
✔ 5–10 years of experience in Business Intelligence / Analytics / Reporting
✔ Deep expertise with Tableau (Cloud, administration, architecture)
✔ Advanced SQL skills (multi-database environments)
✔ Strong experience with data visualization & dashboard design
✔ Solid understanding of data warehousing, lakehouse, and data modeling
✔ Experience building semantic layers & performance-optimized datasets
✔ Strong communication skills—able to translate data into business insights
✔ Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Preferred
- Tableau APIs, dashboard embedding into applications
- Experience with QlikView → Tableau migration
- Cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
- Python for analytics, automation, or integration
- Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and privacy frameworks
Why Join CNA National
At CNA National (CNAN), your work makes a difference. Since 1982, we’ve been a trusted provider of service contracts and protection products for franchised auto dealerships nationwide, known for integrity, innovation, and doing the right thing.
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, we deliver valued products and exceptional customer service while continuing to innovate—especially in areas like electric vehicle coverage and digital claims technology.
Our people set us apart. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can grow your skills, take on new challenges, and make a real impact.
Our success is recognized across the industry, with honors including MOTOR Top 20 Awards, a Gold American Business Award, and 22 #1 rankings in the Dealers’ Choice Awards. We’re also proud to be among the few companies recognized by J.D. Power for “Highest Overall Dealer Satisfaction.”
As part of CNA Financial, you’ll benefit from the strength of a leading insurer with over $60 billion in assets—combined with the growth and energy of a forward-moving organization.
Grow your career. Make an impact. Join CNA National.