Business Operations Analyst

Zynga; California (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Zynga seeks a data‑driven analyst to maximize advertising inventory value through analytics and operational excellence. You will model short and long‑term value, identify supply opportunities, and scale findings into actionable reports.

This role is highly visible and cross‑functional, impacting daily revenues. You will work with Excel, SQL, and Tableau to build dashboards, automate processes, and conduct tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• 2+ years in a data-intensive role.
• Experience in mobile gaming or advertising is a plus.
• Advanced Excel: pivots, lookups, conditional functions, charting.
• Advanced SQL: joins, creating tables, case statements, subqueries.
• Tableau or Python/R experience is a plus.
• Strong problem solving, teamwork, and creativity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiasm about mobile gaming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the value of advertising inventory through manual and automated processes.
• Design, execute, and analyze innovative pre/post and A/B tests to identify new opportunities.
• Synthesize data into dashboards and reports using Excel, SQL, and Tableau.
• Refine data processes, set up tools, and create automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Execute ad hoc analyses to identify revenue optimization opportunities and improve business performance.
• Assist with daily operations and analytics as needed.
• Research recent trends in mobile advertising, mobile gaming, and ad tech industries.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

A/B testing

Dashboarding

Big data exploration

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Mobile gaming interest

2+ years data experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Level Up Your Career with Zynga! At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take‑Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition. From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind‑bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan‑favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more! Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Position Overview

Zynga is looking for an ambitious analyst to join our world‑class advertising team. The mission of this role will be to maximize the value of our advertising inventory through operational excellence and creative analytics. This role’s responsibilities will be to model the short and long term economic value of our ad products, identify new supply opportunities for our users, and scale our findings into actionable reports. This is a collaborative, highly visible position that will directly impact the daily revenues of the business. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with numbers and identifying patterns and trends, and will be eager to develop skills in econometrics, user segmentation, process management, and product & business intelligence.

What You’ll Do

• Maximize the value of advertising inventory through manual and automated processes.
• Design, execute, and analyze innovative pre/post and A/B tests to identify new opportunities.
• Synthesize data into dashboards and reports using Excel, SQL, and Tableau.
• Refine data processes, set up tools, and create automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Execute ad hoc analysis to identify revenue optimization opportunities and improve business performance.
• Assist with daily operations and analytics as needed.
• Role may also require researching recent trends in the mobile advertising, mobile gaming, and advertising technology industries.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field
• At least 2 years of experience in a data‑intensive role
• Prior experience in mobile gaming or advertising is a big plus
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, conditional functions, charting, and keyboard shortcuts
• Advanced skills in SQL including joins, creating tables, case statements, and subqueries
• Prior experience using dashboarding software (especially Tableau) or Python/R is a big plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills, teamwork, and creativity
• Strong work ethic to consistently meet deadlines in a fast‑paced business
• Intellectual curiosity to dig through large volumes of data in order to uncover the insights within it
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, time management skills, and openness toward growth
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Enthusiasm about mobile gaming is a plus

What We Offer You

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full‑time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness‑related expenses.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organi