Senior Data Analyst - Windfall Data

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst
Job Location: San Francisco
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/windfalldata/21079e9d-20dd-4f96-8ecd-ca001029be51
Job Description: At Windfall, we aim to democratize access to people data and insights. We use a vast and varied data asset to help non-profits exceed their donation goals and commercial companies achieve higher ROI on their marketing spend. As a Data Analyst at Windfall, your role will be to contribute to a deeper understanding of these data assets and how they can be used to provide value for our business and for our clients.

At Windfall, data is our product, and data lies at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will have the opportunity to advance your analytical skills, working alongside an incredibly talented team of Analysts, Data Scientists, and Engineers.

We’re on a mission to change how organizations perceive and use people data. And we hold true to our core values of: (1) Be an excellent communicator; (2) Operate with transparency; (3) Provide leverage, not optimization; (4) Make a difference every day; and (5) Act with integrity and trust.
Responsibilities
Aggregate data from several sources and conduct data research to generate accurate analysis to support our product development.
Independently design, write, and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from various sources, supporting product development and strategic initiatives.
Generate visualizations leveraging different technologies to be included in slide decks and dashboards.
Influence internal stakeholders by constructing slide decks from inception and effectively communicating results.
Deeply understand and document structures and processes that make up our data pipeline.
Rigorously investigate the quality, relationships, and potential value of new and existing data sources.
Proactively perform advanced analyses, extract strategic insights, and deliver robust recommendations for business impact.
Collaborate closely with Data Scientists and Engineers to explore and contribute to feature engineering efforts, preparing data for advanced analytical models.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of professional work experience (excluding internships) in an Analyst role
Advanced proficiency in SQL, with a strong ability to write complex, performant queries and understand database structures.
Proven ability to translate complex business problems into technical analytical steps and deliver clear, data-driven insights with actionable recommendations.
Collaborative team-focused attitude with a strong desire and learn new things and support the business
A fierce sense of ownership and responsibility in one’s work
Ability to translate a business problem into technical steps, and data-driven insights into recommendations
Demonstrates attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
An MBA or Master's degree
Demonstrated experience building dashboards
Intermediate Python experience