Data Analyst

Overview As a Data Analyst in the Analytics & Applications team, your work will focus on helping the Small and Medium Business organization achieve its long-term business and customer growth objectives through the creation of data analytics, insights, and reports. You will act as a strategic partner responsible for delivering data models, insights, and analytics that impact the ability to understand our SMB ecosystem and enable the business to react quickly and drive business growth. You will develop your career, forge effective cross-functional relationships, take on progressively broader responsibilities, and establish yourself as a trusted 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. Responsibilities - You will conduct exploratory data analysis, create data models, and develop actionable insights to enable and support decision-making for business leaders across Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Engineering. - You will leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to accelerate analysis, improve data quality, and deliver scalable self-serve insights while adhering to security and privacy requirements. - You will identify and leverage appropriate sources of data and contribute to the development of recommendations. - You’ll determine appropriate analytical techniques and critically evaluate assumptions. - You will share and simplify relevant findings and insights and ensure presented results are accessible and accurate. - You’ll support and/or consult with other tea