Senior Data Analyst

The Xbox Planning & Insights team plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the Gaming organization by delivering business intelligence, analytics, and decision science that drive impact across the Xbox ecosystem. We partner cross-functionally to optimize performance, inform investment decisions, and ensure alignment with long-term goals. Whether supporting Game Pass content strategy, membership planning, or platform insights, our work is grounded in a customer centric approach and a commitment to execution excellence—from idea to measurable outcomes.

• Transform data into decisions: Apply statistical and analytical techniques to large, complex datasets to analyze product and player signals to identify opportunities, risks, and trade-offs for product and business.
• Tell a compelling data story: Create executive-ready reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate insights, implications, and recommendations. Present insights with clarity, tailoring the message to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive alignment: Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define success metrics, align on KPIs, and drive clarity in decision-making. Experienced in cross-functional teamwork to land decisions with clarity and follow-through.
• Measure impact: Closely partner with the Product and Experimentation team to design and evaluate hypothesis-driven A/B tests and other experiments; ensure methodological rigor and interpret results for business impact.

• Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 3+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis
• OR equivalent experience

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

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.