Data Analyst II (Analytics Focus)

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Phoenix, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Data-savvy professionals with visualization and statistical modeling skills will find this hybrid role in Phoenix with an operations analytics team rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with strong SQL and Tableau skills who enjoy translating data into actionable stories for non-technical audiences
    — “Strong storytelling and data communication skills, with the ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into simple, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences”
  • Individuals with 3+ years of experience in data analysis and visualization, particularly in financial services or call center domains
    — “Experience in financial services is preferred”
  • Professionals comfortable with capacity planning and workforce analytics who can partner effectively with operational leaders
    — “Partnering with the operational leaders to create and design/develop performance measurement KPIs and build out the associated dashboards will also be key to gaining momentum within this role.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires three days per week on-site in Phoenix, which may not be suitable for candidates preferring remote work.
    — “This is a hybrid position based in our Phoenix office, with an expectation of working on-site three days per week Tuesday-Thursday.”
  • Candidates should be prepared to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail and meet strict deadlines.
    — “Manage multiple analytics projects with accuracy and attention to detail, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with statistical modeling and forecasting methods like regression and time series analysis.
    — “Apply statistical, simulation, and forecasting methods, including hypothesis testing, regression, A/B testing, Monte Carlo simulation, and time series forecasting”
  • Showcase your ability to simplify complex findings into narratives that resonate with non-technical stakeholders.
    — “Use data storytelling techniques to simplify complex findings into narratives that resonate with non-technical stakeholders and drive action”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to define KPIs and analytical frameworks that support decision-making.
    — “Partner with operations leaders to define business KPIs and analytical frameworks that inform dashboards and simplify decision making”
  • Emphasize your experience with data modeling and querying relational databases for analysis.
    — “Working knowledge of data modeling and database concepts, with the ability to structure and query data effectively for analysis”
  • Include specific examples of how you've used Python for statistical analysis or A/B testing in past roles.
    — “Proficiency in Python (pandas, statsmodels, or scikit-learn) for statistical analysis preferred”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • identifies new opportunities for efficiency
  • drives stakeholder decisions
Typical background
data analyst experiencestrong quantitative and qualitative skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Data AnalysisData VisualizationStatistical Modeling

Preferred

Data StorytellingMonte Carlo Simulation

Stack & domain

Python

About the role

Original posting from Upgrade via Greenhouse

About the Role:

Are you a data-savvy professional with an analytical mindset who thrives on exploring data and extracting insights? Do you have an aptitude for visualizing those insights and presenting them in ways that improve operational decision-making? Are you attracted to an entrepreneurial culture and energized by high growth? If so, read on.

We are seeking a Data Analyst II to join our growing Operations Analytics team.This key role will leverage both quantitative and qualitative skills to increase the organizational value of the Phoenix Service Center by influencing insight-driven decision making (Analysis), ensuring improved performance measurement (Visualization) and identifying solutions to help optimize operations (Prediction)

As you build relationships across the operation, you will be instrumental in exploring and modeling data in order to identify new opportunities for efficiency and improvement, then visualizing critical insights to improve decision making. Partnering with the operational leaders to create and design/develop performance measurement KPIs and build out the associated dashboards will also be key to gaining momentum within this role.  

You will work in areas like capacity planning, workload forecasting, workforce analytics, business impact analytics, call center analytics and customer experience analytics. To be successful in this role you must be detail-oriented, creative, innovative, consultative, willing to learn and grow and enjoy a fast-paced, challenging environment. You will benefit from having a talent for “telling the story” with data, keeping the user experience in mind, as well as exposure to data/statistical modeling, relational database utilization and data wrangling techniques.

This is a hybrid position based in our Phoenix office, with an expectation of working on-site three days per week Tuesday-Thursday.

What You'll Do:

Consult with internal operations leaders to identify problems or opportunities that can leverage data and analytics, building trusted stakeholder relationships and bringing curiosity to uncover the real business problem worth solving

Collect, analyze and interpret large data sets from various sources to answer high-impact business questions and identify patterns, trends, and insights

Perform in-depth analyses and then create data models to identify trends and key drivers that inform important decisions across the business

Apply statistical, simulation, and forecasting methods, including hypothesis testing, regression, A/B testing, Monte Carlo simulation, and time series forecasting, to quantify the impact of operational and business decisions and anticipate future outcomes

Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations, using visualizations and presentations to communicate insights and drive stakeholder decisions

Use data storytelling techniques to simplify complex findings into narratives that resonate with non-technical stakeholders and drive action

Manage multiple analytics projects with accuracy and attention to detail, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines

Translate ambiguous business questions into structured, testable analytical approaches that meet stakeholder requirements and support broader use-case goals

Drive best practices to improve the quality and effectiveness of our analytics function across capacity planning, workforce analytics, and customer/call center analytics

Partner with operations leaders to define business KPIs and analytical frameworks that inform dashboards and simplify decision making

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and seek out opportunities to develop new skills

What We Look For:

Bachelor's degree in data analytics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience

Minimum 3+ years proven experience in data analysis and visualization, including business requirements gathering

Advanced knowledge of SQL and data query/mining techniques

Working knowledge of data modeling and database concepts, with the ability to structure and query data effectively for analysis

Experience applying statistical techniques and simulations to business problems, such as regression, hypothesis testing, A/B testing, Monte Carlo simulation, or time series forecasting

Strong storytelling and data communication skills, with the ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into simple, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences

Strong proficiency with Tableau or related data visualization tools (PowerBI, Superset, etc.)

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, including active listening and presentation

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for ad hoc analysis

Experience in financial services is preferred

Proficiency in Python (pandas, statsmodels, or scikit-learn) for statistical analysis preferred

Experience with Contact Center Analytics and A/B testing/experimentation frameworks is a plus

What We Offer You: 

Competitive salary ($85K-$115K USD) and stock option plan

Paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance 

Flexible PTO

Opportunities for professional growth and development 

Paid parental leave

Health & wellness initiatives

Source: Upgrade careers (Greenhouse)

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