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# Principal Implementation Specialist

- **Company:** Factset Research Systems Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000 - $175,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** FactSet, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, User Administration
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-implementation-specialist-boston-ma--a599f582-aea5-4cb8-8b85-817c481c958d

## About the Role

Financial Analysis, Best Practices, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Product Strategy, Problem Solving Skills, Risk, Portfolio Analysis, Team Player, Customer Relations, * At least 7 years of experience working with FactSet's Analytics tools

 * Bachelor's 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 You'll 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 FactSet's products
 * Provide user training and support the development of training programs
 * Facilitate transition from implementation phase to support