Sr. Data Analyst

This role will be HYBRID in our New York, NY office.

Foot Locker is seeking a Sr. Analyst to support the Foot Locker Data & Analytics team’s efforts in building foundational data products, providing advanced decision support and analysis to the entire retail operation, and aiding in the development of AI-powered tools & resources. This role will have exposure up and down the development cycle, from conceptualization to release and will work closely with developers, product owners, and leadership at every level.

• Become a key figure of the Retail Intelligence team by being a driver to insights and decision support. Partner with technical and business leaders in the concept, refinement, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise data products

• Be a trusted advisor in the room. Able to connect the dots on complex data problems in easy to digest ways. Be a catalyst to collaboration, a facilitator, and a true owner of the work being done

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Ability to lead a group of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers and BI Engineers

• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data infrastructure supports analytical needs

• Communicate findings and strategic recommendations through reports and presentations at leadership levels

• Conceptualize, build and operationalize data products per business needs and requirement.

• Research and troubleshoot problems & questions related to deployed analytical solutions

• Maintain knowledge of the latest data technology and best practices

• Maintain knowledge on the latest retail trends in industry

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Analytics, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience in data analytics; retail sector experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel and Power BI; Python and Scala are a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Experience with AI tools/methodologies, such as prompt engineering, generative AI, NLP, and AI model training a big plus.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis of A/B/N tests
• Must be able to think both creatively and critically
• Excellent verbal & written communication with both technical and business teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Must be highly motivated and be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Learner mindset
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Knowledge of retail concepts, and ability to understand and work with retail data

At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

The annual base salary range is $70000 - $100000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups

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