Principal Strategy - Business Data Analyst

About the role

This organization is a well-established, consumer-focused business that leverages data and analytics to shape growth strategies and improve customer engagement. The strategy function plays a central role in guiding decision-making across departments and driving measurable business outcomes. The Principal Strategy – Business Data Analyst will join a highly visible team responsible for analyzing and guiding key business initiatives. This role combines advanced analytics with strategic insight, supporting leadership in making data-driven decisions that impact overall company performance. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable working with complex datasets and presenting actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. This position requires a strong balance of technical expertise and business understanding. Role is part of a small, high-impact team supporting enterprise strategy initiatives, with frequent interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional partners. Interview process may include a technical assessment and business scenario discussion. Work focuses on improving customer engagement, performance tracking, and strategic growth planning. Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership, high-impact role influencing key business decisions, competitive compensation package with bonus and equity potential, hybrid work flexibility, exposure to large-scale data initiatives, strong emphasis on career growth and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and performance insights
• Partner with business leaders to define metrics and evaluate success across strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain data processes using SQL and data integration tools
• Design data models that support scalable reporting and analytics
• Establish and uphold standards for data accuracy, consistency, and governance
• Create dashboards and visual reports to communicate findings clearly
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and executive audiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data insights with business priorities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or strategy-related roles
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data transformation processes (ETL)
• Experience working with platforms such as Databricks or similar data environments
• Solid understanding of data modeling, governance, and automation techniques
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting executive-level decision-making
• Strong analytical mindset combined with business acumen

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

Pay

Full-Time Conversion: $135,000–$165,000 annually + bonus (target ~20%) + equity awards

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote