Staff Data Analyst Remote - United States

Headspace; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a strategic Staff Data Analyst to join their dynamic Data team. This role is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance performance in key areas such as enrollment and engagement. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical expertise and a passion for translating complex data into actionable insights. You will lead significant data projects, ensuring best practices in statistical analysis and methodology are upheld. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing access to lifelong mental health support while enjoying a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive salary, stock options, and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Stock awards

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Monthly wellness stipend

Retirement savings match

Lifetime Headspace membership

Unlimited free mental health coaching

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of analytics experience in Digital Health or SaaS industries.
• Proven ability to lead complex data projects and influence executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead impactful data projects aligning with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business problems into analytical frameworks.

Skills

Analytical Expertise

Strategic Thinking

SQL

Python

R

Statistics

Data Storytelling

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Statistics

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Amplitude

Domo

Google Analytics

Redshift

Databricks

Excel

Job description

About the Staff Data Analyst at Headspace:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Staff Data Analyst to join our Data team. In this role, you will lead the measurement and delivery of insights and actionable recommendations that drive performance improvements in key areas such as enrollment, activation, engagement, retention, and member outcomes.

As a senior leader, you will work closely with cross-functional partners, including Engineering, Product Design, Product Management, Product Marketing, and Operations, to influence the planning, development, launch, and growth of our Channel offerings. This is a highly visible role that requires exceptional analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate business priorities into impactful analytics initiatives.

By driving data-driven decision-making, you will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our mission of providing everyone with access to lifelong mental health support.

What you will do:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive significant business outcomes by leading impactful and complex data projects that align with strategic priorities.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Provide thought leadership by collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex business problems into scalable analytical frameworks. Recommend and implement actionable insights that drive measurable results.
• Analytical Expertise: Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on advanced statistical analysis, experimental design, methodology, and financial impact analysis, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Problem Solving: Lead root cause analyses for critical business metrics, crafting structured approaches to identify and address key drivers. Facilitate discussions with senior stakeholders and teams to prioritize and implement optimization strategies.
• Process Automation: Architect and implement automation solutions for analytical processes, including experimentation readouts and self-service analytics, improving scalability and efficiency.
• Data Products Development: Lead the development of high-quality data product requirements, dashboard scopes, and automated reporting solutions. Build strong partnerships with Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and other data stakeholders.
• Visionary Collaboration: Partner with Business Intelligence engineering teams to drive both immediate data initiatives and the long-term vision for data-driven reporting and metric frameworks.
• Project Ownership: Independently identify opportunities for improvement or growth, initiate projects, and lead them to successful outcomes with measurable impact.
• Storytelling & Communication: Deliver compelling presentations to cross-functional teams and executive leadership, showcasing data-driven insights with clarity and precision.

What you will bring:

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of well-rounded analytics experience, ideally with exposure to Digital Health, high-growth SaaS, and/or Mental Health industries in rapid growth environments.
• 6+ years of experience working directly with executive leadership and product leaders, showcasing the ability to align analytics with strategic goals.
• 8+ years of analytics experience focused on customer growth, engagement, and lifecycle optimization.
• 6+ years of experience owning and managing data products while driving their strategic utilization to create business impact.
• 8+ years of expertise in big data technologies (e.g., Redshift, S3, Databricks, Datalakes, Spark).
• Advanced skills in SQL, Python, R, Looker, Tableau, Statistics, Amplitude, Domo, CoreMetrics, Google Analytics, and Excel.
• Required expertise in SQL, Python, Looker, Tableau, Statistics, and Amplitude for event-based deep dives and advanced analytics.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• This role demands a highly skilled analytics professional with deep technical expertise and a proven ability to lead complex, strategic projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving measurable outcomes in dynamic, growth-oriented environments.

Preferred Skills:

• 4+ years of progressive experience in healthcare analytics.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. The base salary range for this role is $131,414 - $197,100.

At Headspace, cash salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, unlimited, free mental health coaching, generous parental leave, and much more. Paid performance incentives are also included for those in eligible roles. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

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