Senior Data Analyst

Aramark; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support our Sports + Entertainment venues in the Pittsburgh area, delivering high-quality insights that drive smarter decisions and improved business outcomes. You will collaborate with operations leaders and venue clients to assess performance, anticipate challenges, and propose data-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes stakeholder storytelling, effective reporting, and hands-on analysis across labor, POS, and inventory systems, with exposure to

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, or another scientific discipline is required; a master’s degree is a plus but not mandatory.
• Typically 3 to 5 years of experience in an analytical role is preferred.
• Strong analytical ability and proficiency in spreadsheet modeling.
• Moderate hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with AI in a business context, plus curiosity and initiative to explore new AI technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at multiple management levels.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management abilities.
• Experience developing business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture strong client relationships, acting as a trusted analytical partner for strategic planning and performance reviews.
• Present data insights to senior management and clients with clear storytelling and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients to research hospitality across premium, suites, and concessions consumer segments.
• Identify opportunities to generate demand and meet consumer needs, and work with internal and external partners to pilot concepts that enhance guest experiences across venues.
• Analyze performance data from diverse sources, including labor tracking, point of sale, and inventory systems, to identify operational improvements and recommend data-driven actions.
• Create engaging data visualizations and reports to effectively communicate complex insights to stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of key performance reports for multiple stakeholders, including the Aramark operations team and clients.
• Produce ad hoc analyses to assess short-term initiatives; coordinate with cross-functional teams to define the insights and analytics needed to measure success.
• Utilize consumer analytics to understand purchasing behavior across Aramark Sports + Entertainment venues in the Pittsburgh district.
• Support pricing, product mix, and placement decisions to drive revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Develop processes to streamline data collection and synthesis by refining business workflows.
• Keep abreast of emerging AI tools, technologies, and industry best practices to advance Aramark Data Science objectives.

Skills

Analytical ability

Spreadsheet modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, or another scientific discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

The Senior Data 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 collaborates with Aramark operations leaders and venue clients to assess performance, anticipate challenges, and propose data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture strong client relationships, acting as a trusted analytical partner for strategic planning and performance reviews.
• Present data insights to senior management and clients with clear storytelling and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients to research hospitality across premium, suites, and concessions consumer segments.
• Identify opportunities to generate demand and meet consumer needs, and work with internal and external partners to pilot concepts that enhance guest experiences across venues.
• Analyze performance data from diverse sources, including labor tracking, point of sale, and inventory systems, to identify operational improvements and recommend data-driven actions.
• Create engaging data visualizations and reports to effectively communicate complex insights to stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of key performance reports for multiple stakeholders, including the Aramark operations team and clients.
• Produce ad hoc analyses to assess short-term initiatives; coordinate with cross-functional teams to define the insights and analytics needed to measure success.
• Utilize consumer analytics to understand purchasing behavior across Aramark Sports + Entertainment venues in the Pittsburgh district.
• Support pricing, product mix, and placement decisions to drive revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Develop processes to streamline data collection and synthesis by refining business workflows.
• Keep abreast of emerging AI tools, technologies, and industry best practices to advance Aramark Data Science objectives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, or another scientific discipline is required; a master’s degree is a plus but not mandatory.
• Typically 3 to 5 years of experience in an analytical role is preferred.
• Strong analytical ability and proficiency in spreadsheet modeling are required.
• Moderate hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with AI in a business context, plus curiosity and initiative to explore new AI technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at multiple management levels.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings, analysis, implications, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office suite, with high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus.

Technologies

• SQL
• Python
• R
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Power BI

About Aramark

Aramark is rooted in service and purpose, with a mission to do good for colleagues, partners, communities, and the planet. The company upholds equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on protected characteristics as defined by law. Serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries, Aramark emphasizes talent development, professional growth, and a workplace that supports pursuing new challenges, fostering a sense of belonging, and delivering a great work environment.