Senior Analyst, Development Strategy

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill seeks a Senior Analyst, Development Strategy, to transform data into actionable insights guiding Development initiatives. You will partner with Development leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, measure strategic initiatives, and identify opportunities for improvement, while leading reporting solutions and ensuring data accuracy.

You will balance analytical rigor with stakeholder influence, driving scalable growth and operational excellence across

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in analytics, strategy, BI, performance measurement, or data management.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable business insights for leadership.
• Strong storytelling skills to present complex analyses clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Development performance, initiatives, and planning to identify trends and opportunities.
• Transform spatial, market, and geographic data into executive recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain Executive Summary reporting for Development Leadership.
• Collaborate with Development, Finance, Marketing, IT, and other functions to align priorities.
• Lead analytical projects from concept to delivery with stakeholder coordination.
• Evaluate ad hoc inquiries and market analyses to improve processes and tools.
• Develop dashboards, reporting, and analytical tools for visibility into performance.
• Ensure outputs are based on validated data and consistent methodologies.
• Maintain understanding of Development systems, data flows, and datasets.
• Support restaurant development programs, remodels, and site selection with analysis.
• Document processes, metrics, and methodologies to support governance and scalability.

Skills

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Reporting & BI

Project management

Data systems understanding

Business intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Senior Analyst, Development Strategy, you will transform data into actionable business insights that influence strategic decisions across the Development organization, serving as a trusted advisor by identifying trends, synthesizing complex information, and building compelling narratives that drive alignment, prioritization, and action. You will partner closely with Development leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business performance, measure strategic initiatives, and uncover opportunities for improvement, helping leaders understand not only what is happening in the business, but why it is happening and what actions should be taken next. In addition to delivering strategic insights, you will oversee reporting solutions and maintain a strong understanding of the systems and data structures that support Development processes, balancing analytical rigor, stakeholder influence, business acumen, and technical expertise to support scalable growth and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze Development performance, strategic initiatives, annual market planning activities, and operational outcomes to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights that support business objectives, growth priorities, and the overall Development plan.
• Transform complex data—including spatial, market, and geographic analyses—into clear, compelling narratives and executive‑level recommendations that support real estate site selection, strategic growth initiatives, and informed business decision‑making.
• Prepare and maintain Executive Summary reporting that communicates Development performance, strategic priorities, key business trends, and actionable recommendations to Development Leadership.
• Partner with stakeholders across Development, Finance, Marketing, Operations, IT, New Restaurant Opening (NRO), and other functions to understand business priorities, support annual market planning, evaluate performance, and drive data‑informed decision‑making.
• Lead analytical and reporting initiatives from concept through implementation, coordinating stakeholders, defining requirements, managing timelines, and ensuring successful delivery of business solutions.
• Evaluate ad hoc business inquiries, market evaluations, spatial analyses, and analytical findings to identify recurring business needs and opportunities for process improvement, developing scalable tools, reporting solutions, and performance measurement frameworks when repeatable solutions are warranted.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve dashboards, reporting solutions, analytical tools, and spatial analysis capabilities that provide visibility into Development execution, strategic initiatives, market opportunities, and business performance.
• Ensure analytical outputs, reporting assets, and business recommendations are supported by accurate, validated data and consistent methodologies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Development systems, business processes, data flows, and geographic datasets, partnering with IT and data teams to support system enhancements, reporting improvements, testing efforts, and analytical innovation initiatives.
• Support restaurant development programs, remodel initiatives, operational rollouts, real estate site selection activities, and other strategic projects through analysis, performance measurement, stakeholder communication, and project leadership.
• Document business processes, reporting definitions, analytical methodologies, spatial analysis standards, and key performance metrics to support consistency, governance, and long‑term scalability.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year college or university preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in business analytics, strategy, business intelligence, performance measurement, data management, or related analytical disciplines.
• Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and influence business decisions.
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills with experience translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively partner with stakeholders across functions to drive alignment and strategic outcomes.
• Experience developing scalable reporting, performance measurement solutions, and analytical tools that support business objectives.
• Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading analytical initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering business solutions.
• Understanding of system functionality, data flows, and reporting processes, with experience identifying and implementing improvements through collaboration with business and IT partners.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $87,000.00–$120,000.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

Who We Are

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people‑first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world‑class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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