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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Implementation Specialist - **Company:** Factset Research Systems Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** FactSet, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, User Administration - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_4CC230375642F4C455C7289A7B416EF6 ## About the Role What Were Looking For Required Skills At least 7 years of experience working with FactSets Analytics tools Bachelors degree in Economics, Business, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience. Understanding of how clients use FactSet Analytics and Performance Solutions products to include PA (Portfolio Analysis), SPAR (our returns-based Style, Performance, and Risk tool), Portfolio Vault & Insight and Analytics APIs. Excellent technical background Proven technical proficiency particularly with writing complex screening codes CFA, CIPM, CAPM, FRM, MBA, or other industry certifications preferred Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture Enthusiastic with a keen sense of initiative and a desire to take ownership Willingness to travel Job location: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Norwalk, San Francisco, Toronto, CAD Working Environment : Hybrid Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. ## Description Principal Implementation Specialists are part of a fast growing team comprised of subject matter experts, combining product and industry knowledge to help ensure customer success during implementations. Principal Implementation Specialists are expected to be experts in the core Portfolio Analytics suite, Performance solutions as well as our Risk offering. As an Principal Implementation Specialist you will work with a Implementations project team to lead successful client implementations. What Youll Do Produce client-facing communication in coordination with the implementation project manager Build and manage implementation scope and effort estimates. Collaborate on building project plans Providing product (functional and technical) guidance on the solutioning of processes based on customer needs Create user workflow specifications and establish priority and direction to technical integration staff on client requirements Develop a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of the Analytics suite Implement new and enhance existing deployments to create a better user experience and further enable sales opportunities Effectively communicate with our most sophisticated users via a strong understanding of investment principles and their application in the industry Identify growth strategies by outlining client organizational structures and uncovering additional opportunity during the implementation process Share emerging trends, what is working well, and areas for improvement Study client workflows and partner with Product Development and Engineering to enhance FactSets products Provide user training and support the development of training programs Facilitate transition from implementation phase to support ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Minimising the Carbon Footprint of Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1198-minimising-the-carbon-footprint-of-workloads) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [Fighting Fraud with an AI Grandma - Ben Hopkins and Morten Legarth from faith @ VCCP](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1316-fighting-fraud-with-an-ai-grandma-ben-hopkins-and-morten-legarth-from-faith-vccp) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)