Strategic Analytics Analyst, Conferences

Gartner, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Planning & Performance Business Analyst for its Conferences division. You will partner with leaders to deliver data-driven insights, forecasting, and recommendations that support growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and building analytical models. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint is required, with SQL familiarity a plus in a fast-paced data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, finance, analytics, consulting, or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Power BI, including data modeling and data visualization.
• Familiarity with SQL, data querying tools, or other business intelligence technologies is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging analytics technologies to improve business outcomes, streamline workflows, and uncover actionable insights from complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles across the Conferences portfolio.
• Manage and enhance weekly and monthly operational reporting and KPI tracking.
• Produce actionable business insights and performance recommendations through analysis of data.
• Identify trends, opportunities, risks, and performance drivers, and communicate findings to business leaders.
• Prepare executive-level analytics, presentations, and business reviews for senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain analytical models to support planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Validate and analyze large operational datasets to develop meaningful KPIs.
• Conduct root cause analyses to understand variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business questions into analytical frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.
• Support revenue, marketing, and operational budget reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and analytical capabilities.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging analytics technologies to improve productivity.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Data modeling

Data visualization

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Gartner, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Planning & Performance Business Analyst for its Conferences division. You will partner with leaders to deliver data-driven insights, forecasting, and recommendations that support growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and building analytical models. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint is required, with SQL familiarity a plus in a fast-paced data-driven environment.