Data Analyst

Microsoft

Redmond, WA Full-time 3/31/2026

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience

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•FY 2025

Job Description

As a Data Analyst in the Analytics & Applications team, you will help the Small and Medium Business organization achieve growth objectives through data analytics, insights, and reports. You will deliver data models and insights that enable quick business reactions and drive growth while developing your career and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 2+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience.
2+ years’ experience in data analysis, modelling, and visualization tools (e.g., experience with SQL and Power BI)
Strong understanding of data visualization best practices

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Identify and leverage appropriate sources of data and contribute to the development of recommendations.
Determine appropriate analytical techniques and critically evaluate assumptions.
Share and simplify relevant findings and insights and ensure presented results are accessible and accurate.
Support and/or consult with other teams and identify relevant data-driven recommendations.
Recommend efficiency improvements for core work and evaluate the viability of automated data collection methods.
Understand linkages between analytical models and contribute to the review process—and, if the model is deemed deficient—seek to determine why.
Work within and across teams to ensure alignment in data sources and processes and engage stakeholders to act on opportunities.
Embody our culture and values.

Benefits

Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.

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