Data Analyst I - Grand Rapids, MI

Booking.com; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, life, and disability保险

Annual paid time off and extended paid

Product discounts

Headspace membership

Mentorship and online learning access

Collaborative culture

Referral Program

Job summary

Booking.com is seeking a Data Analyst I for its Grand Rapids, MI office. You will own portions of data analytics solutions, preparing data for analysis and translating business problems into actionable data stories.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, clear communication of insights, and growth of technical competencies within the team. You will work with SQL, Tableau, Data Studio, PowerBI and other tools to deliver impact across business units, with a salary range explicitly stated

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in a data analyst role.
• Experience building reports and dashboards.
• Proficiency with SQL is required; Python/PySpark is a plus.
• Experience with Tableau, Data Studio, PowerBI, or Mixpanel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own parts of Data Analytics solutions from idea to implementation with supervision.
• Prepare data for analysis and translate business problems into data stories.
• Deliver work that informs business units and translates data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate data insights clearly.
• Adapt internal analytics approaches and grow technical competencies.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python/PySpark

Tableau

Data Studio

PowerBI

Mixpanel

Job description

At Booking.com, we want to empower everyone to experience the world. Through our products, partners, and people is how we do it. There's a whole planet of possibilities out there, and we bring it all together, in one place. Booking.com (USA), Inc, one of the support companies in the United States, is seeking a full time Data Analyst I in our Grand Rapids, Michigan Office.

Data Analysts I work on analytics tasks such as reporting, visualization and analysis within the scope of their team. They consult with stakeholders in problem-definition, setting success metrics and shaping the way forward through data insights and effective communication with their audience. Data Analysts I have experience managing stakeholders and can do this largely autonomously (seeking for help in complex scenarios). They prioritize their work for business impact, efficiently adapt to business needs, and manage expectations accordingly.

They combine their understanding of the business with the knowledge of data, workflows, methods and tooling to largely autonomously drive analysis and reporting within the scope of their team. They can adapt existing tooling and approaches based on business and user needs. They collaborate with peers in their craft and follow best practices ensuring data quality and stability.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for owning the delivery of parts of Data Analytics solutions based on business requirements, contributing to bringing them from the initial idea-generation phase to implementation with some supervision.
• Responsible for working independently on consuming data, preparing it for analytical use and translating business problems to data stories. Can ask for guidance on more complex tasks.
• Responsible for working within the scope of their team and delivering work that informs BUs for the product / business topic they currently work on.
• Responsible for leveraging foundational skills in data analysis and data visualization to answer business questions. They incorporate stakeholder requirements when working within insightful visualizations that translate data into actionable insights.
• Responsible for connecting and collaborating with stakeholders in operational and project-based roles under the guidance of a manager. Uses effective communication to address their needs and presents data insights in an accessible, business-friendly manner.
• Responsible for being flexible in adopting existing internal Data Analytics approaches and expanding their technical competencies when a more efficient way presents itself.
• Responsible for growing their own craft skills while leveraging Data Analytics for impact on well defined business problems.
• Responsible for supporting junior peers when opportunity presents itself through knowledge sharing and setting a good example.
• Responsible for networking and proactively connecting with craft peers beyond the team's scope.
• Must be familiar with the larger data ecosystem at Booking and how it relates to the work they do.
• Responsible for connecting with peers in related crafts as needed on specific projects to ensure successful outcomes.
• Must have high level knowledge about the goals of their area (ie. track / vertical).
• Responsible for ensuring quality of their own work by validating it through peer review.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a data analyst role. Demonstrable experience in data analysis and building reports through dashboarding solutions
• Proficiency with SQL is required. Experience with Python or Pyspark is an asset
• Experience building visualization with tools such as: Tableau, Data Studio, PowerBI, Mixpanel
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field
• Driven and results-oriented personality
• Open to feedback and always looking for ways to improve performance
• Analytical and curious attitude
• Able to understand details while keeping an eye on the bigger picture
• Previous experience working with Machine Learning teams is an asset
• Experience with A/B testing is an asset

What We'll Provide:

• Medical, life, and disability insurance*
• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, sick, and care leave
• Industry leading product discounts for yourself, friends, and family, including automatic Genius Level 3 status
• Free access to online learning platforms, mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership
• Collaborative, friendly and diverse culture
• Referral Program
• This role doesn't come with relocation assistance
• This role doesn't come with visa assistance
• This role will have a salary range of $105,100 - $116,000
• Additional Annual bonus potential
• *Please note that while our philosophy is the same in every location, benefits may differ by office/country.

Should you require accommodation to meet the essential functions of this job, please let us know.

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