Sr. Business Analyst I

Who We Are:

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace. 

Senior Business Analyst I at SpotHero:

SpotHero is seeking a Senior Business Analyst I. Your driving force is turning complex datasets into scalable building blocks to enable data driven decision making for an entire organization. You will be a full stack business analyst, starting with raw data directly from our application all the way to an actionable insight provided to our stakeholders.

A Great Candidate Will: 

• Be an expert writing SQL queries to transform complex, disparate datasets into scalable analytical building blocks 
• Have a strong understanding and passion for data modeling and the modern data stack (fivetran > AWS (Redshift/S3) > dbt > airflow > looker)
• Have a structured, analytical approach to problem solving and the ability to tackle highly ambiguous business questions 
• Be a thought leader within the organization, not afraid to challenge norms and present new ideas backed by data-driven insights 
• Be autonomous by nature—a self starter able to work independently on large scale projects 
• Excel at stakeholder management, translating complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations for executives and cross-functional partners

What You Will Do: 

• Lead high-impact, cross-functional analytics projects from conception to completion, coordinating with multiple teams to deliver actionable business insights
• Write performant, scalable SQL and build sophisticated LookML models with focus on maintainability and reusability across the organization
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand complex requirements, translate them into analytical solutions, and design data products that drive measurable business outcomes 
• Transform complex analytical results into compelling narratives and present findings confidently to influence strategic decision-making
• Establish and maintain deep expertise across SpotHero's data ecosystem, serving as a go-to resource for data sources, business context, and analytical approaches

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 year experience in an analytics background 
• SQL Expert - able to write both effective and efficient queries
• Excellent modern data modeling and data warehousing skillset 
• Strong Data visualization skills, using a variety of analytics tools
• Advance Proficiency in working with a BI dash-boarding tool, Looker is our current tool 
• Prior experience in marketplace/platform companies, or pricing/revenue optimization highly valued

Core Competencies: 

• Analytical - Examines information methodically and in detail to solve problems or complete tasks. 
• Technical Capability - Ability to identify how systems and technology can improve ways of working and provide for collaboration and contribution across teams to provide business insights, including proficiency with SQL, data visualization tools, and modern analytics platforms.
• User-Focused - Ability to take complex analysis and develop business insights from the perspective of how it will be understood and used by a user.
• Communication - Communicates effectively across all organizational levels, translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and influencing decision-making through clear, compelling narratives.
• Detail Oriented - Pays attention to details and learns to understand causes and not just effects.
• Efficient - Ability to work and identify processes with the least amount of waste (time, materials or other resources) possible.
• Strategic - Ability to identify strategic opportunities through data analysis, proactively surfacing insights that drive competitive advantage and business growth

Systems/Tools: AWS Cloud Provider (S3 and Redshift), Data Loading (Fivetran), Transformation (dbt, Airflow), Business Intelligence (Looker)

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