Data Analyst, Safety & Secruity

This hybrid position will be based in our Boston office Monday- Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays.

The Data Analyst, Global Safety & Security will play a critical role in supporting investigations into loss prevention and asset protection by analyzing data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential bad actors. This role will serve as an analytical subject matter expert, helping investigators interpret exception reporting and build data-driven evidence for cases.

The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and proficient in data manipulation and analysis. They should be comfortable working with ambiguous datasets, identifying actionable insights, and collaborating with both technical and operational teams to enhance security data capabilities.

What You'll Do:

Data Analysis & Investigations Support

• Act as a data analyst specializing in loss prevention investigations, supporting Wayfair’s Global Safety & Security (GLOSS) team.
• Analyze structured and unstructured datasets to identify potential fraud, theft, or policy violations.
• Work closely with investigators and leadership to gather business requirements for exception reporting and case-building insights.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, reports, and dashboards that provide investigators with real-time, actionable intelligence.

Technical Data Processing & Reporting

• Design, implement, and optimize SQL queries and scripts to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Identify key metrics and exception flags that help improve security investigations and reduce false positives.
• Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards to ensure they deliver accurate, relevant, and timely insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Workflow Optimization

• Partner with technical and operational stakeholders to identify correct data sources, improve data accuracy, and streamline security workflows.
• Support global security data projects by optimizing existing workflows and implementing new data-driven approaches.
• Travel to Wayfair’s supply chain, retail, and corporate locations as needed to assist with data implementations and security initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline).
• Experience writing SQL queries to analyze and manipulate datasets.
• Strong analytical skill set, with the ability to write scripts, define key data points, and build meaningful reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to balance independent, focused coding work with collaborative meetings and team discussions.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where problem-solving and adaptability are critical.
• Ability to travel up to 15% within the U.S. as required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as necessary.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., sitting or standing).
• Ability to move about within an office, store, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in retail, supply chain, logistics, or eCommerce.
• Proficiency with Google BigQuery, Looker, Google Analytics, or other data visualization tools.

You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Please be advised that Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.