Senior Analyst, AI and Visualization

About the role

Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) supports operating non-profits founded by Alice Walton, including the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, Art Bridges, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, and Heartland Whole Health Institute.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact analytical initiatives by framing complex business questions into testable hypotheses, analytical approaches, and deployable AI-driven solutions that continuously improve staff and guest experiences.
• Design, execute, and scale experimentation including A/B testing, causal inference, and machine learning models that directly inform financial, operational, and strategic decisions.
• Develop and deploy Agentic AI solutions that expand ecosystem AI capabilities, moving concepts from prototype to production independently and in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Transform raw, multi-domain data into insights by sourcing, validating, and modeling large datasets to ensure accuracy, relevance, and business fitness.
• Influence decisions through storytelling by translating analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives and visualizations tailored to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Raise the technical bar across the organization through mentorship, modeling techniques, coding standards, and analytical best practices.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure analytical solutions are scalable, adopted, and aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Monitor analytical, AI, and data trends to identify opportunities, risks, and potential areas for operational and strategic improvement.
• Maintain organized documentation related to analytical models, reporting logic, datasets, methodologies, and technical processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support evolving organizational needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, analytics, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• 5–7 years of experience in analytics, data science, business intelligence, AI-enabled analytics, or a related field.
• Experience working with data visualization, experimentation, or predictive modeling is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience delivering data science or advanced analytics solutions that influenced decision-making and business outcomes.
• Experience utilizing data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Streamlit.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL and Python, including experience using libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and statsmodels to analyze large, complex datasets.
• Practical experience with experimentation methodologies including A/B testing, causal inference, and statistical analysis in real-world business environments.
• Working knowledge of Generative and Agentic AI, including building autonomous or multi-agent workflows and integrating them into broader analytical solutions.
• Experience operating in cloud data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake) to productionize models.
• Business and strategic acumen with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, prioritize impact, and recommend data-driven actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication and influence skills, including the ability to earn trust, align stakeholders, and drive decisions without formal authority.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and information with accuracy.
• Natural problem solver with a creative, inquisitive, and open-minded approach, able to apply bold and innovative thinking to complex challenges.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, remaining adaptable and resilient.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Physical Demands: In the work environment described, position requires utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching, and physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

Work is performed full-time (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones. This role requires working in an open setting near colleagues. The noise level is typically low to moderate. The role also requires regular interaction with internal team members in a professional and courteous manner. Some travel may be required, and a flexible schedule may be necessary to accommodate business needs, including occasional evening and weekend work hours.