Senior Data Analyst

Job ID: 200055990Posted: 2026-09-21Location: United States, Washington, RedmondSalary: USD $106,400 - $203,600 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: 3 days / week in-officeRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: AnalyticsDiscipline: Data AnalyticsCompany: MicrosoftOverviewAre you passionate about using cutting-edge technologies & capabilities across Microsoft’s Intelligent Data Platform? Do you strive to improve customer experience and business performance? Do you like to affect change at a billion-dollar global user scale company, and deliver improvements that result in material impact? If yes, we want you in Monetization and Business Planning (MBP)!  Our organization directs the commercial portfolio’s pricing, packaging, licensing, channel, and monetization strategies. As a Senior Data Analyst in the Monetization Strategy and Licensing team, you will act as a strategic partner to functional teams, responsible for improving operational efficiency by delivering insights and data models that impact how go-to-market decisions are made. You will become an integral part of how we scale Microsoft’s monetization strategy. You will develop your career, forge effective cross-functional relationships, take on progressively broader responsibilities, and establish yourself as a strategic advisor. You can expect to have sponsorship for your work, support for your professional development, and encouragement to bring your authentic self to work.      Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.   ResponsibilitiesLead AI and Automation systems performance reporting, leveraging telemetry from our automation systems to provide insights to our partners. Partner with our business and engineering leaders to set up KPIs to measure effectiveness of AI automation Identify connections across data sources and contribute to the development of analytical frameworks as you develop an understanding of the business. Leverage your understanding of the business to examine projects through a customer and/or stakeholder-oriented focus. Identify and leverage appropriate sources of data and contribute to the development of recommendations. Determine appropriate analytical techniques and critically evaluate assumptions. Share and simplify relevant findings and insights and ensure presented results are accessible and accurate. Support and/or consult with other teams and identify relevant data-driven recommendations. Recommend efficiency improvements for core work and evaluate the viability of automated data collection methods. Understand linkages between analytical models and contribute to the review process—and, if the model is deemed deficient—seek to determine why. Work within and across teams to ensure alignment in data sources and processes and engage stakeholders to act on opportunities. Stay abreast of privacy requirements and ensure data have undergone appropriate reviews. Embody our culture and values. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience. 4+ years of experience in building PowerBI dashboards and 2+ years of experience in building semantic models on Microsoft Fabric. Experience building extract transform and load (ETL/ELT) solutions in Azure or any other cloud platform.Data Analytics IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.