Senior/Lead Decision Scientist, Data & Analytics (Nashville, TN)

Starbucks Corp.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Sr/lead Decision Scientist to power data‑driven decision making on the data democratization team. You will translate complex business problems into actionable analytics to improve store performance, partner experience, and supply chain outcomes.

Work with cross‑functional partners using Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, and MicroStrategy, build dashboards, and apply Python, SQL for data prep.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex business problems into actionable analytics.
• Strong storytelling skills with executive presence and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern BI tools; familiarity with AI/ML concepts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define problem statements, success metrics, and decision frameworks.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks and actionable insights.
• Guide stakeholders through trade-offs, risks, and implications of data-driven recommendations.
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions at multiple levels.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Python

SQL

BI tools

Education

BA/BS in business or quantitative discipline

Masters preferred

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Job description

Now Brewing – Sr/lead Decision scientist, the data democratization team!

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Starbucks Sr/lead Decision scientist on the data democratization team, you will power data‑driven decision‑making across our data democratization team at coffeehouse operations, Partners and Supply Chain domain. You will help shape how insights are translated into action—enabling teams to optimize store performance, improve partner and customer experience, and scale solutions across the enterprise.

Who you are

• A natural facilitator who loves working with people and building connections
• Comfortable managing complexity and change
• Passionate about data integrity and compliance
• Growth‑minded, solution‑oriented, and eager to learn continuously

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to define problem statements, success metrics, and decision frameworks
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks and actionable insights
• Guide stakeholders through trade‑offs, risks, and implications of data‑driven recommendations
• Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, influencing decisions at multiple levels

What you’ll do

• Analyze data to deliver actionable insights with strong hands‑on experience with modern analytics and BI tools, including Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, and MicroStrategy
• Design, build, and scale interactive dashboards and reporting solutions that drive decision‑making
• Perform data preparation, transformation, and workflow automation (e.g., Python, R, SQL) to enable efficient analytics
• Establish reporting cadence, monitor KPIs, and share updates with stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI/BI trends to accelerate data modernization efforts (Generative AI, Augmented Analytics).
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to enable AI‑driven insights and modern BI capabilities (Cloud Platforms: Azure, APIs).

We’d love to hear from people with

• Strong communication and facilitation skills with cross‑functional teams, including those with and without technical backgrounds
• Loves working with people and building connections
• Comfortable managing complexity and change
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Experience bridging technical and business teams
• Demonstrated willingness to learn continuously, adopt new technologies and approaches, and share knowledge
• Growth‑minded, solution‑oriented, and curious!
• Enjoy working with people and data!

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in analytics, decision science, roles.
• Education: BA/BS in business or quantitative discipline (Stats, Math, Comp Sci, Engineering); Masters preferred.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills with an executive presence.
• Proven ability to drive projects from concept to impact in ambiguous environments.
• Technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern BI tools; familiarity with AI/ML concepts.

Preferred

• Experience integrating AI‑driven insights into dashboards, semantic models, or data marts.
• Expertise advanced AI techniques and build AI‑orchestrated pipelines for complex data analysis.

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.