GoFundMe is looking for a Staff Data Analyst to build scalable reporting and business decision-making tools to answer important company questions, optimize workflows, and improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Advanced SQL skills and comfort working with large datasets
- Expertise in business intelligence platforms, especially Looker (LookML a plus)
- Proven ability to perform end-to-end analysis: from problem framing to delivering actionable recommendations
- Working knowledge of Python
- Working knowledge of dbt and data modeling
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain advanced, scalable dashboards and reporting solutions using BI tools like Looker
- Lead complex analyses that uncover trends, evaluate performance, and drive strategic recommendations
- Translate open-ended business questions into structured analytical projects
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives
- Partner with teams across the organization—including Data Science, Product, Marketing, and Finance—to develop cross-functional insights
- Identify high-leverage opportunities where analytics can drive business impact
- Advocate for data literacy and enable adoption of BI tools across teams
Other
- This is a hybrid position. Candidates considered for this role will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Lead high-impact analytical initiatives that shape strategic decisions and improve performance across the business.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities where data can unlock value, guide decision-making, and drive measurable outcomes.
- Your work will help elevate the organization's analytical maturity and ensure data is at the center of how decisions are made.
- You're a strategic thinker and expert analyst with strong technical skills and a deep understanding of business needs.
- You're comfortable working independently, partnering directly with senior leadership, and leading through influence.
- You consistently deliver high-quality, actionable insights and are passionate about helping others use data to make better decisions.
- 6–8+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or a related field
- Strong business acumen and experience working closely with senior leadership
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills—you know how to bring data to life for any audience
- A track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems
- Experience mentoring peers and elevating team capabilities through sharing best practices
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research or other related quantitative fields
- Experience working in B2B SaaS companies
- Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
- Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
- Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
- Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
- Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
- Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.
- We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!
- GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com.
