Role Overview
The Staff Data Analyst is a senior individual contributor who drives advanced analytics, sets analytical standards, and partners closely with leadership to influence strategic decisions. This role goes beyond reporting to shape how data is used across the organization through deep insights, strong business context, and analytical mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex, high-impact analyses that inform strategic and operational decisions
Define and standardize KPIs, metrics, and analytical best practices
Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical approaches
Build and maintain advanced dashboards, models, and analytical frameworks
Partner with executives and cross-functional leaders to guide data-driven decision-making
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through proactive analysis
Review and elevate the work of junior and senior analysts through mentorship
Improve data quality, documentation, and metric governance
Influence analytics roadmap and tooling decisions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of experience in analytics or data-focused roles
Advanced SQL and strong proficiency in Excel or similar tools
Experience with BI and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.)
Strong statistical reasoning and analytical problem-solving skills
Proven ability to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Experience
Experience with Python or R for analysis
Familiarity with data modeling and data engineering concepts
Experience working with executive stakeholders
Domain expertise (e.g., finance, HR, operations, product analytics)