Senior Business Analyst - Pittsburgh District

ARAMARK; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support Sports + Entertainment venues in the Pittsburgh area. You will deliver data-driven insights, partner with clients and operations leaders, and inform strategic decisions across premium, suites, and concessions.

The role emphasizes turning complex data into actionable recommendations, building dashboards, and collaborating on pricing, product mix, and attendee experience initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting or Finance; Master’s in a related field is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in an analytical function preferred.
• Advanced analytical ability and spreadsheet modeling skills are required.
• Moderate experience with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with AI in business context along with curiosity to explore emerging AI technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to interface with multiple levels of management.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in developing BI Tools (Power BI) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance data from labor tracking, Point of Sale, and inventory systems to identify opportunities to improve operations.
• Design compelling data visualizations and reports to present complex data insights to stakeholders and clients.
• Lead the creation and development of key performance reporting for the Aramark operations team and clients.
• Generate ad-hoc analyses to measure the outcome of short-term strategies and work with cross-functional teams to define required insights.

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Data visualization

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Project management

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Business Analyst supports Aramark Sports + Entertainment venues in the Pittsburgh district by delivering high-quality insights that drive smarter decisions and enhance business outcomes. This role partners with Aramark operations leaders and venue clients to understand performance, proactively identify challenges, and recommend proactive data-driven solutions.

The role will be supporting PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, PPG Paints Arena, Lakeview Amphitheater, Stage AE, and the University of Tennessee Athletics.

The right candidate brings strong quantitative skills, a talent for communicating insight clearly, and a genuine interest in the sports and entertainment industry. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful exposure to both Aramark leadership and external client partners.

Client & Stakeholder Partnership

• Build strong working relationships with clients, functioning as a reliable analytical resource for strategic planning and performance review needs.
• Present data insights to senior management and clients clearly telling the data story and providing actionable recommendations.
• Partner with clients on conducting research on hospitality across premium, suites, and concessions consumers.
• Identify opportunities to create and meet consumer demand. Work with internal and external strategic partners to pilot new concepts to advance customer experience across venues.

Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze business performance data from a multitude of sources including labor tracking, Point of Sale, and inventory management systems to identify opportunities to improve operations and recommend data-driven action plans.
• Design compelling data visualizations and reports to effectively present complex data insights to stakeholders and clients.
• Lead the creation and development of key performance reporting to multiple stakeholders including the Aramark operations team and clients.
• Generate ad-hoc analyses to measure the outcome of short-term strategies. Work with cross-functional teams to define insights and analytics required to measure success.

Strategic Insights and Improvements

• Leverage consumer analytics to understand customer purchasing behavior across Aramark’s Sports + Entertainment venues in the Pittsburgh district
• Support development of pricing, product mix, and placement that drive revenue and fan satisfaction alike.
• Innovate ways to streamline the collection and synthesis of information by improving business processes and organization.
• Stay informed on emerging AI tools, technology, and industry best practices to implement in order to meet Aramark Data Science’s business goals

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting or Finance or another scientific discipline. Master’s degree a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an analytical function preferred.
• Advanced analytical ability and spreadsheet modeling skills are required.
• Moderate experience with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with AI in business context along with curiosity and drive to explore emerging AI technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to interface with multiple levels of management are essential.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate findings, analysis, implications, and recommendations to varied stakeholder audiences
• Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office package, specifically a high level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in developing BI Tools (Ex. Power BI) a plus

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .