Specialist, Product Analytics

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze user behavior, product usage patterns, and customer journey data to identify trends and opportunities

• Design and implement measurement frameworks for product features and initiatives

• Create comprehensive dashboards and reports to track key product metrics and KPIs

• Conduct A/B tests and experiments to validate product hypotheses and measure impact

• Perform cohort analysis, funnel analysis, and retention studies to understand user engagement

Strategic Support

• Partner with product managers, engineers, and designers to define success metrics for new features

• Provide data-driven recommendations to inform product roadmap and prioritization decisions

• Present findings and insights to stakeholders across all organizational levels

• Identify opportunities for product improvements based on data analysis

• Support go-to-market strategies with user segmentation and targeting insights

Technical Implementation

• Build and maintain automated reporting systems and data pipelines

• Ensure data quality and accuracy across product analytics platforms

• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement proper event tracking and data collection

• Develop statistical models to predict user behavior and product performance

• Create self-service analytics tools for cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

• 3-5 years of experience in product analytics, business intelligence, or data science

• Proven track record of using data to drive product decisions and business outcomes

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation

• Experience with analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, or similar)

• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or similar)

• Strong statistical analysis skills and experience with A/B testing methodologies

• Programming experience in Python or R for data analysis

Analytical Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

• Experience designing and analyzing experiments

• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights

• Understanding of statistical concepts and their practical applications

• Experience with predictive modeling and forecasting techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field

• Experience in a product-driven technology company

• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their applications

• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes

• Experience with customer segmentation and personalization strategies

• Background in user experience research or behavioral psychology

• Certification in relevant analytics platforms or tools

Essential Skills

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong storytelling abilities using data and visualizations

• Experience facilitating cross-functional discussions and workshops

Business Acumen

• Understanding of product development lifecycle and methodologies

• Knowledge of key business metrics and their relationships

• Ability to connect analytical insights to business impact

• Experience working in agile development environments

Personal Attributes

• Intellectual curiosity and passion for uncovering insights from data

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Detail-oriented with commitment to data accuracy and quality

What You’ll Work On

• Measuring and optimizing user onboarding and activation flows

• Analyzing feature adoption and usage patterns across different user segments

• Supporting product experimentation through rigorous A/B testing programs

• Building predictive models for user retention and lifetime value

• Creating executive-level reporting on product performance and growth metrics

• Collaborating on data strategy and infrastructure improvements

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