Business Analytics Analyst

CarGurus; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid model

Competitive compensation

Daily free lunch

New car discount

Wellness programs

Job summary

CarGurus is seeking a Business Analytics Analyst to join the Business Analytics & Reporting team. This team is responsible for the analytical rigor behind reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling that enable day-to-day and strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious and an exceptional critical thinker; they can live in the data, understanding the logic and processes that generate it as well as detecting signals, diagnosing problems, proposing solutions, and

Qualifications

• BS or BA in computer science, mathematics, statistics, analytics, or economics; MS preferred.
• 2+ years of professional analysis and reporting experience.
• Ability to understand systems and align data with business goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hypothesis-driven analysis.
• Fluent in SQL and an analytical tool; Git, Python, and LLMs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory data analysis across disparate data sources.
• Engage with decision-makers to structure downstream work and findings.
• Identify causal relationships of business mechanisms.
• Develop metrics, build reports and dashboards to monitor performance.
• Advocate data-driven improvements in decision-making.

Skills

SQL

Git

Python

LLMs

Data visualization

Education

BS or BA in computer science, mathematics, statistics, analytics, or economics; MS preferred

Tools

Git

Python

LLMs

Job description

Who We Are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

Who We Are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What We Do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role Overview

CarGurus is seeking a Business Analytics Analyst to join the Business Analytics & Reporting team. This team is responsible for the analytical rigor behind reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling that enable day-to-day and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious and an exceptional critical thinker; they can live in the data, understanding the logic and processes that generate it as well as detecting signals, diagnosing problems, proposing solutions, and predicting future behavior. They can then use their mastery to synthesize and convey important information to other parties and offer thoughtful ways in which things can be improved.

The Business Analytics Team has a wide remit at CarGurus. You’ll work with many departments, gaining a broad exposure to the operation of the business, and be asked to connect the dots between them. Your rich understanding, technical skills, and thought partnership will make you a highly sought-after contributor for a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior leaders.

What You'll Do

• With the assistance of AI tools, conduct exploratory data analysis across disparate data sources to understand the performance of the business and identify potential opportunities and/or risks.
• Be an active contributor in discussions with decision-makers, using cognitive empathy to understand their venture point and incentives before using this understanding to structure and frame downstream work and resulting findings.
• Use data to identify, validate, and uncover causal relationships of important business mechanisms.
• Implement new metrics to evaluate business performance and/or experiments and build reports and dashboards to monitor and understand them.
• Be a voice and advocate to use data to improve the quality of our decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• BS or BA in computer science, mathematics, statistics, analytics, or economics, with equivalent analytical work experience or a MS degree in a relevant field of study.
• 2+ years of professional experience focused on analysis and reporting, including the use of data visualization tools, to influence understanding and decision-making.
• Ability to understand systems and business goals to help modernize and innovate on present data structures and models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using hypothesis-driven analysis to solve questions and give guidance.
• Fluent in SQL and an analytical tool; experience with Git, Python, and LLMs is a plus.
• Some experience with data modeling and ETL concepts.
• Proficient at working with data ambiguity to derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects effectively, set expectations with partners, and complete projects on time.

The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles.

Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Position Pay Range $76,000—$96,000 USD

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus.