Principal Data Analyst

About Us

Udacity is on a mission of forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. We offer a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.

At Udacity, the Analytics Team is deploying data to inform and empower the company with insight, to drive student success and business value. We are looking for a Principal Data Analyst to help advance that vision as part of our business analytics group. You will work with stakeholders to help inform their current initiatives and long term roadmap with data.  You will be a key part of a dynamic data team that works daily with strategic partners to deliver data, prioritize resources and scale our impact.  This is a chance to affect thousands of students around the world who come to Udacity to improve their lives, and your success as part of a world-class analytics organization will be visible up to the highest levels of the company.

Your Responsibilities:

• You will report to the Director of Data and help make Udacity a skills-focused organization by analyzing product and content data to align learning experiences with industry needs
• Serve as the go-to expert for skills-focussed data insights, owning the process from opportunity identification to project execution. Lead cross-functional, complex projects, managing workflows and contributors across teams.
• Enable stakeholders by defining key metrics, providing analytical insights, and proactively conducting analysis to uncover opportunities.
• Drive end-to-end analytics projects, translating business questions into actionable insights and effectively communicating recommendations.
• Balance immediate business needs with advancing the team’s strategy for a scalable, data-driven organization.
• Identify trends and unlock opportunities for growth and improved student success at Udacity.

Requirements:

• Bring 7+ years of professional analytics or analytics-related experience (preferably in Edtech or SaaS space) and a team-player attitude, with demonstrated track record of leading data projects
• As an inspiring analytical leader, you combine business acumen with technical data expertise to build productive partnerships that put data at the center of business decisions. 
• You solve problems in your sleep. Applying critical thinking and a willingness to dive into the data, you produce immediate value while still keeping an eye on long-term strategy and scalability
• Deploy advanced skills in SQL and data visualization / storytelling
• Effective communication and people skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences and build strong partnerships.
• You take ownership seriously and hold yourself accountable to always deliver in a reliable manner that builds trust. You thrive at a fast pace and manage multiple work streams
• You are comfortable and flexible with the needs of being part of a global team with HQ in the USA

Preferred Experience:

• You are a curious self-starter, driven to solve problems and find answers. You take charge and flourish when meeting a challenge.
• Knowledge of proper A/B testing practices and statistical experiment design
• You work well with multiple analytics & visualization tools, like Tableau and Amplitude and have a familiarity with aggregating data sources (with ETL tools like Fivetran, Airbyte). You are adept at conducting advanced statistical analysis using tools such as  Python, R, Stata.
• You are excited to ask questions, push boundaries and follow where data leads in pursuit of new opportunities
• You enjoy working in a highly dynamic environment where have a strong voice and your decisions have a significant impact

Location: While this is a remote role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America on a full-time basis

Compensation: The base pay for this position ranges from $143,000 - $155,000 , depending on experience and location, and an annual bonus up to 15% of base salary.

Benefits:

Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!

• At Udacity, we offer you the flexibility of working from home. We also have in-person collaboration spaces in Mountain View, Cairo, Dubai and Noida and continue to build opportunities for team members to connect in person
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace)
• Quarterly wellness day off
• Personalized career development
• Unlimited access to Udacity Nanodegrees

What We Do

Forging futures in tech is our vision. Udacity is where lifelong learners come to learn the skills they need, to land the jobs they want, and to build the lives they deserve.

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