BI Analyst

HomeAway is looking for an Analyst to join the Global Business Intelligence team in Austin, TX. This role will be responsible for providing actionable insights to the product, sales and marketing teams driving supply acquisition. The goal of the BI team is to identify, define, and drive focus on the company’s KPIs, provide visibility into trends, and initiate improvement opportunities.

A successful candidate will have a strong analytical and consultative mindset, thorough understanding of databases and data visualization, and a high level of business acumen. The candidate will bring expertise in building and refining data analysis to help solve key business problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Analyze internal and external sources to identify business opportunities and make recommendations

-Present findings and visualize data to a wide range of stakeholders 

-Deliver quantitative models to help inform decision making

-Identify and scope new A/B/multivariate testing opportunities to improve and continuously optimize HomeAway’s online customer experience

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally and drive results that meet requirements

-Prioritize and work independently with minimum guidance

-Utilize a wide variety of tools to extract, analyze, and visualize very large multi-dimensional datasets such as SQL Mgmt Studio, Datameer, Google Analytics, Tableau, and Micro Strategy

EXPERIENCE

-3+ years work experience in data analytics

-Background in consulting or relevant area – travel, ecommerce, real estate – a strong plus

-Bachelor’s or Master's degree in an analytical field (e.g. Marketing/Marketing Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business or Economics)

-Proven track record of solving complex business problems and communicating easily understood recommendations to teams for implementation

SKILLS

-Solid quantitative and analytical skills 

-Record of business analysis and fact-based decision making

-Strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and ability to manage projects concurrently 

-Excellent communication and presentation skills

-Proficiency in Excel a must

-Proficiency in SQL

-Familiarity with eCommerce, web analytics and big data platforms a plus

DRIVE

-Passion for data-driven business decision making

-Fast learner and ability to reach power-user status on multiple tools quickly

-Ability to work independently and proactively

-Comfortable dealing with uncertainty by prioritizing effectively

-Desire to exhibit an infectious commitment to excellence

-Ability to work effectively in a lean, global and matrixed environment

Analytics Consultant - BI

HomeAway is looking for an Analyst to join the Global Business Intelligence team in Austin, TX. This role will be responsible for providing actionable insights to the product, sales and marketing teams driving supply acquisition. The goal of the BI team is to identify, define, and drive focus on the company’s KPIs, provide visibility into trends, and initiate improvement opportunities.

A successful candidate will have a strong analytical and consultative mindset, thorough understanding of databases and data visualization, and a high level of business acumen. The candidate will bring expertise in building and refining data analysis to help solve key business problems.

Responsibilities

-Analyze internal and external sources to identify business opportunities and make recommendations

-Present findings and visualize data to a wide range of stakeholders 

-Work on proactive projects to support the company strategy

-Deliver quantitative models to help inform decision making

-Identify and scope new A/B/multivariate testing opportunities to improve and continuously optimize HomeAway’s online customer experience

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally and drive results that meet requirements

-Prioritize and work independently with minimum guidance

-Utilize a wide variety of tools to extract, analyze, and visualize very large multi-dimensional datasets such as SQL Mgmt Studio, Datameer, Google Analytics, Tableau, and Micro Strategy

EXPERIENCE

-3+ years work experience in data analytics

-Background in consulting or relevant area – travel, ecommerce, real estate – a strong plus

-Bachelor’s or Master's degree in an analytical field (e.g. Marketing/Marketing Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business or Economics)

-Proven track record of solving complex business problems and communicating easily understood recommendations to teams for implementation

SKILLS

-Solid quantitative and analytical skills 

-Record of business analysis and fact-based decision making

-Strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and ability to manage projects concurrently 

-Excellent communication and presentation skills

-Proficiency in Excel a must

-Knowledge in SQL

-Familiarity with eCommerce, web analytics and big data platforms a plus

DRIVE

-Passion for data-driven business decision making

-Fast learner and ability to reach power-user status on multiple tools quickly

-Ability to work independently and proactively

-Comfortable dealing with uncertainty by prioritizing effectively

-Desire to exhibit an infectious commitment to excellence

Ability to work effectively in a lean, global and matrixed environment

BENEFITS

- Great Medical & Dental Plans

- Highly Competitive salary

- Target annual bonus

- Company stock (RSUs)

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- 4 weeks paid vacation

- Free vacation rental on a yearly basis (taxable benefit)

- Ability to work up to two weeks in any of our offices around the world on a yearly basis

- Free drinks & snacks

- Weekly company update talks with our leadership team

- Free listing on HomeAway.com

- Electric adjustable stand up desk

- Casual dress code