Data Analyst - MediaAlpha

Hybrid Schedule: in office Tuesdays/Wednesdays

Role Overview

We are looking for a Data Analyst on the Analytics Team who will provide analytical support to the sales, marketing, and business development departments. Core responsibilities include optimizing campaigns, preparing and interpreting data and reporting, and reviewing key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide suggestions and guidance to both our clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, data analysis, and a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and interpret marketplace data to maximize revenue and profitability across business units
• Work with advertisers to find opportunities to efficiently expand their investment in our marketplace
• Master the MediaAlpha platform's tools and reporting
• Help clients build, execute, and optimize campaigns and measure results
• Utilize a combination of Python, R, and SQL to build tools that automate and improve the efficiency and efficacy of analytics team processes

Requirements

• Strong analytical ability and experience synthesizing large data sets
• Capacity to think critically and creatively, anticipate problems, and propose solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and present data visualizations to team members and clients
• Self-starter who takes initiative on projects, implements new processes, and scales existing workflows
• SQL and Excel proficiency
• Demonstrable passion for data science and programming (Python, R)
• Experience applying statistical concepts to real-world business problems (e.g., A/B testing)
• B.S. or B.A. required, preferably in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, business, finance, math, engineering, computer science, statistics)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with search, display, performance, and/or direct marketing
• Experience with R Shiny and Shiny Server
• Experience with Airflow

Compensation & Benefits

We are excited to offer a competitive base pay range of $70,000 to $105,000 per year for this position based on experience and qualifications. But that's not all - as a valued member of our team, you will also have access to an array of top-notch benefits, including:

• An annual discretionary bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
• 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner
• 100% Employer paid long term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future
• Open Paid Time Off policy with a birthday day off and 11 holidays 
• Professional development reimbursement  
• Cell Phone, Wellness, and Internet expense reimbursement, along with a subscription to the Calm App
• 100% fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver 
• Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement