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Lead Game Data Analyst

Peoplefun

Lead Game Data Analyst

Richardson, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ABOUT PEOPLEFUN

    PeopleFun is a rapidly growing studio where development teams thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork and fun. Our mission is to create the best family-friendly casual games in mobile and have a great time doing it! Our current games are played by over 25 million players each month and include Wordscapes, the #1 word game.

    PeopleFun is seeking a Lead Game Data Analyst reporting directly to our Chief Product and Analytics Officer and working closely with Product Management and User Research to understand the behavior of millions of mobile game players across our entire portfolio of game titles. This person will play an important role in PeopleFuns product and business strategy by managing and training Data Analysts, creating and maintaining Tableau dashboards for gameplay and financial KPIs, A/B test reporting, writing SQL queries to perform ad hoc analytics, reporting findings, and developing actionable recommendations. This person will also be responsible for developing data frameworks, models, tools, and processes, and presenting findings to cross-functional team members in a group setting.

    IMPORTANT: TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE PROVIDE A COVER LETTER TO EXPLAIN, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, YOUR INTEREST IN THIS POSITION AND WHY YOU FEEL YOUD BE A GREAT FIT.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Manage and train 2-3 Data Analysts.
    • Create and maintain Tableau dashboards to visualize KPIs and A/B test results.
    • Report results weekly to the team in presentation format with slides and Tableau dashboards to demonstrate and support findings.
    • Develop actionable recommendations and work with Product Management to translate the recommendations to the development roadmap.
    • Work with Player Research to determine how quantitative analytics can work with qualitative analytics to develop a clearer picture of player behavior.
    • Model and forecast player behavior using quantitative techniques including but not limited to choice modeling, time series analysis, Bayesian statistics, and cluster analysis.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelors degree (graduate degree a plus) in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or another quantitative field.
    • 5+ years experience in a business intelligence, analytical or scientific role.
    • Experience in managing and mentoring data analysts.
    • Deep interest in understanding and forecasting player behaviors and choices through developing and testing quantitative models.
    • Detail oriented, scientific thinker.
    • Ability to multi-task, efficiently manage time and priorities, and work with minimal management is critical.
    • Ability to communicate complex results throughout an organization.
    • Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
    • Experience with SQL: working with relational databases, writing and debugging queries.
    • Experience with Tableau - creating dashboard reports and using visualizations to answer specific business questions.
    • Experience with data pipeline and workflow management and ETL tools.
    • Receptive to constructive feedback.
    • Love for mobile games.

    BENEFITS

    • Competitive compensation package
    • Performance bonuses
    • 401K with 3% employer matching
    • Family friendly culture
    • Flex PTO policy
    • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
    • On-site gym and free Yoga classes
    • $1,000 annual game device and IAP budget
    • Free drinks & snacks, catered lunch on Fridays
    • Happy hours, social events and more

    PeopleFun is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.