Analyst 3, Forecasting & Analysis

Comcast; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking a data-driven workforce planning analyst to partner with leaders across the organization. You will evaluate staffing needs, forecast workloads, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with Tableau, and the ability to communicate effectively in executive-level presentations within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and interpreting large or complex data sets to drive business decisions.
• Experience with workforce management, capacity planning, staffing models, or operational forecasting.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and communicate findings effectively through storytelling and executive-level presentations.
• Proficiency with Tableau and other reporting, BI, or data visualization tools.
• Strong organizational and project planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational, financial, and business data from multiple sources to support staffing, capacity, resource planning, and strategic decision-making; identify trends, risks, opportunities, and capacity gaps.
• Develop forecasts and analytical models to evaluate current and future workforce needs based on business demand, organizational growth, and operational priorities.
• Translate complex data and analysis into clear, actionable insights and recommendations, and communicate findings to senior leadership through compelling presentations and storytelling.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, visualizations, and presentations using Tableau and other BI tools to support strategic and operational planning.
• Partner with BI teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify reporting and analytical needs, develop effective reporting solutions, and independently address business questions when needed.
• Support budgeting and financial planning by evaluating staffing requirements, forecasting workforce costs, and providing data-driven resource recommendations.
• Assess workforce impacts and planning requirements associated with onboarding new business groups, functions, or strategic initiatives, and collaborate with business leaders to align workforce plans with organizational goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Storytelling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

Job Summary

This role supports short- and long-term workforce planning through data analysis, forecasting, and strategic insights. The position partners with leaders across the organization to evaluate operational needs, analyze workforce trends, and develop recommendations that support operational and financial objectives. The ideal candidate can translate complex data into meaningful insights, communicate findings effectively to senior leadership, and influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Analyze operational, financial, and business data from multiple sources to support staffing, capacity, resource planning, and strategic decision-making; identify trends, risks, opportunities, and capacity gaps.
• Develop forecasts and analytical models to evaluate current and future workforce needs based on business demand, organizational growth, and operational priorities.
• Translate complex data and analysis into clear, actionable insights and recommendations, and communicate findings to senior leadership through compelling presentations and storytelling.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, visualizations, and presentations using Tableau and other Business Intelligence tools to support strategic and operational planning.
• Partner with Business Intelligence teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify reporting and analytical needs, develop effective reporting solutions, and independently address business questions when needed.
• Support budgeting and financial planning by evaluating staffing requirements, forecasting workforce costs, and providing data-driven resource recommendations.
• Assess workforce impacts and planning requirements associated with onboarding new business groups, functions, or strategic initiatives, and collaborate with business leaders to align workforce plans with organizational goals.

• Exercising independent judgment and discretion in significant matters, contributing to strategic planning and problem-solving
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and interpreting large or complex data sets to drive business decisions, with strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with workforce management, capacity planning, staffing models, or operational forecasting.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and communicate findings effectively through storytelling and executive-level presentations, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Tableau and other reporting, Business Intelligence, or data visualization tools.
• Strong organizational and project planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in finance, financial analysis, or related functions, with experience applying financial insights to business decisions.
• Experience partnering with Business Intelligence teams to develop or enhance reporting and analytical solutions.
• Experience supporting complex workforce, operational, or strategic planning initiatives.

Key Success Factors

• Strategic thinkerwho connects workforce, financial, and operational data to business outcomes.
• Business partner and influencerwho can translate analysis into recommendations that shape leadership decisions.
• Executive communicatorwho can make complex information clear, concise, and compelling for senior audiences.
• Independent and collaborativewith the judgment to determine the appropriate analytical approach while building strong cross-functional partnerships.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Cross-Team Collaboration; Relationship Management; Analytical Analysis; Data Storytelling

Salary:

Colorado Pay Range: $64,053.17 - $96,079.75

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years