Senior Marketing Analyst, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, UT (On-site)

$75K/yr – $113K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

Job Summary

Own and shape analytics programs from research to execution, translating complex business questions into measurable roadmaps and executive-ready insights.

  • Lead analytics workstreams with cross-functional partners to surface growth and optimization opportunities.
  • Deliver executive-ready dashboards and reports that influence strategic decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex business questions into structured analytics roadmaps tied to measurable outcomes.
  • Uncover root causes and synthesize large, complex datasets into clear findings and recommendations.
  • Identify and apply appropriate statistical methodologies (e.g., regression, hypothesis testing, forecasting, predictive modeling).
  • Develop executive-ready research briefs and presentations that influence senior decision-making.
  • Anticipate business needs and proactively surface growth and optimization opportunities.
  • Leverage labor market intelligence tools (e.g., Lightcast/Burning Glass) to analyze total addressable market, skills demand, and program alignment opportunities.
  • Analyze end-to-end prospective student journeys across web and marketing channels.
  • Improve applicant conversion through funnel analysis and behavioral insights.
  • Design and evaluate A/B and multivariate testing from hypothesis development through post-test analysis.
  • Evaluate marketing attribution and campaign performance to guide investment decisions.

Requirements

  • Experience using labor market intelligence platforms (e.g., Lightcast/Burning Glass) for market sizing, skills analysis, and program opportunity identification.
  • Advanced proficiency in Tableau for dashboard development, data visualization, and executive reporting.
  • Advanced analytics expertise including regression, hypothesis testing, inferential statistics, forecasting, and predictive modeling.
  • Strong marketing analytics knowledge including attribution, digital performance metrics, and conversion optimization.
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong stakeholder facilitation and influence skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with SQL or similar tools for data querying and analysis.
  • Familiarity with Databricks or enterprise data platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics, statistics, or automation.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in analytics, statistics, economics, mathematics, data science, or related field.
  • Experience with Adobe Analytics; familiarity with Adobe Audience Manager.
  • Experience with enterprise data environments or platforms (e.g., Databricks).
  • Experience with SQL for querying and analyzing datasets.
  • Experience building predictive or machine learning models.
  • Familiarity with SEO/SEM performance analysis.
  • Broad understanding of project management methodologies.

Benefits

  • bonuses
  • medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
  • health savings account and flexible spending account
  • basic and voluntary life insurance
  • disability coverage
  • accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
  • retirement savings plan
  • wellbeing program
  • discounted WGU tuition
  • flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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$75K/yr – $113K/yr

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Senior Marketing Analyst, Salt Lake City, UT

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