Senior Product Analyst, Decision Sciences Xbox

$103,800 - $200,300/Yr

Microsoft - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Redmond, WA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Product Analyst, Decision Science Xbox role is a key position within the Gaming Insight, Growth & AI Product Insights team at Xbox. This individual will leverage data to uncover insights about gamer engagement with the Xbox platform, products, and experiences. The role involves collaborating with various teams across Xbox to enhance the gaming experience, drive business outcomes, and develop data-driven strategies. The analyst will also be responsible for storytelling through data, mentoring team members, and advocating for data-driven decision-making within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Proactively anticipate business needs and develop data frameworks and analytical solutions that align with customer and business priorities.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business landscape and act as a trusted advisor to customers and stakeholders.
• Apply expertise to data sources and determine optimal methods for integrating data.
• Drive the integration of data sources by independently determining the best method for data integration and addressing key business challenges.
• Own the storytelling of insights, creating compelling narratives through dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Influence cross-functional teams by advising on experimental design and advocating for innovative methods of sharing insights that lead to tangible business improvements.
• Lead the alignment of cross-functional teams to ensure the adoption of recommended data sources and analysis practices.
• Champion efficiency and continuous improvement by identifying and promoting best practices that streamline core work processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
• OR Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
• 4+ years of experience in at least one programming language like Python/R/SQL.
• 4+ years of experience with data analytic tools like R, Python, Excel, Tableau, SAS, Power BI.
• 2+ years of experience in navigating complex datasets to come up with clean and actionable insights.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
• OR Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
• 2+ years of experience in user experience analytics and/or app engagement analytics.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience within the gaming industry, such as working at a gaming studio/developer/publisher.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discount on products and services
• Savings and investment options
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving program
• Opportunities to network and connect