Senior Data Analyst (Contract-to-hire)

ABOUT ADACTION
Founded in 2013, AdAction is a leader in performance-based mobile app marketing, delivering premium users at scale for top brands and app developers worldwide. We foster a fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment, where team members thrive on autonomy and making meaningful contributions. While we are a remote-first company we are currently only hiring in Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and North Carolina.
POSITION SUMMARY
AdAction is seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team as a Senior Data Analyst. This role plays a crucial part in our company's growth and modernization efforts, with ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and ambiguous environment.
This is a contract-to-hire position with an initial contract period of six months. At the conclusion of the contract, there is potential for full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the modernization efforts of our data processes, including the transition to frameworks such as Airbyte, Airflow, and DBT.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline BI processes, eliminating reliance on adhoc reports.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance data analytics processes and systems, recommending and implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize technical expertise in DBT, Airflow, Python, Git, AWS, and various data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, QuickSight) to enhance data analytics capabilities.
• Work closely with engineers to ensure seamless integration of BI processes within our data pipeline framework.
• Design and implement A/B testing experiments to derive actionable insights, with a strong understanding of analytical events and how to leverage them effectively. Prior experience in working with event-driven data streams is a plus.
• Act as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams, leveraging data analysis to provide actionable recommendations and insights that drive informed decision-making and support long-term business objectives.
• Partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate the business needs to design and develop tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization.
• Collaborate closely with product teams in a data mesh environment, going beyond traditional reporting to engage in problem-solving activities that require cross-functional interaction and the development of innovative data solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics, continuously exploring new methodologies and tools to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in DBT (or familiarity with stored procedures and data warehouse operations), Airflow, Python, Git, and AWS.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or QuickSight.
• Familiarity with databases including Redshift, Snowflake, and Postgres.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This contract role offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement within the company, including the potential for full-time employment in roles focused on data science, machine learning, and other areas of data analytics.
We are looking for individuals who are proactive, driven, and able to navigate ambiguity with ease.