Data Analyst

Planet; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA with company contribution

Paid Time Off and holidays

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Equity

Commuter benefits

Volunteer PTO

Home office reimbursement

Phone & Internet reimbursement

Job summary

Planet is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Data Team. You will gain hands-on experience in geospatial and enterprise data modeling and analysis, building data products such as dashboards, self-service tooling, and data pipelines for Planet users using git, dbt, Python, SQL and Omni.

This full-time, hybrid role requires you to work from our San Francisco, CA or Arlington, VA office 3 days per week and collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts and Engineers to improve satellite collection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent.
• Strong SQL and Python for data cleaning and analytics.
• Experience with git and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and visualize data to drive insights for product, business or operational decisions.
• Define metrics with stakeholders to measure performance across products and processes.
• Develop robust, accurate data models and maintain existing ones.
• Build datasets into self-service data tools using modern tooling.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts and Engineers through peer reviews and discussions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Git

Geospatial

Data modeling

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

dbt

Looker Omni Sigma

Job description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet’s data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our Data Team. The ideal candidate is curious, passionate, data-driven, and believes in Planet’s mission and values. You will gain first‑hand experience in geospatial and enterprise data modeling and analysis. You’ll build data products and solutions such as dashboards, self‑service tooling, and data pipelines for consumers across Planet, leveraging tools including git, dbt, python, SQL and Omni. What you deliver will be used to improve satellite collection performance, user experience research, business strategy, and overall customer satisfaction.

This is a full‑time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco, CA or Arlington, VA office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Analyze and visualize data to drive insights and inform product, business or operational problems
• Work with key stakeholders across the business to define metrics to measure product and business performance
• Develop and own robust, accurate data models as well as maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing ones
• Build datasets into self‑service data tools leveraging modern data tooling
• Contribute to a team of Data Scientists, Analysts and Engineers through discussions and code reviews

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelors’ degree, technical certification, or equivalent
• Expertise in SQL and python for data cleaning, aggregation and analytics
• Experience with git or other version control
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud platforms
• Reliability and accuracy in analytics work
• Experience working in a dynamic environment serving multiple stakeholder groups with different needs and technical ability
• Familiarity with geospatial data use cases

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience with the modern data stack: Fivetran, dbt, Looker/Omni/Sigma, or similar
• Experience enabling go to market teams with customer and financial data
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud platforms (GCP preferred)

Application Deadline:

November 17, 2026 at 11:59p PT

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full‑time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

US National Salary Range

$100,300—$125,400 USD

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Why we care so much about Belonging.

We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please… do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well‑rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:

Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

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AI in Our Interviewing Process

Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate’s consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a “Planet AI Notetaker” for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one’s candidacy.

Candidate AI Policy

Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.