Senior Operations Analyst, Executive Insights and Reporting

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

123d • $130,000 - $209,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Data Analyst to lead executive-level reporting and deliver high-impact insights that inform strategic decisions across our business. This individual will be a trusted partner to senior leadership, capable of owning complex datasets, producing clear and concise executive reports & dashboards, and translating raw data into meaningful, actionable insights.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of data structures, business acumen, and advanced technical ability—particularly in SQL—as well as a strong sense of storytelling through data.
• 5+ years of experience in a data analyst or business intelligence role, preferably supporting senior leadership or executive teams.
• Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries across large, normalized datasets in Big Query.
• Strong experience with Tableau (to include dashboard development, data blending, calculated fields).
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and a strong eye for design and storytelling.
• Experience working with large datasets from platforms such as Salesforce, Gainsight, Clarizen, or similar.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of post-sales operational metrics and drivers.
• Proven ability to turn raw data into clear insights, with experience influencing business strategy through analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Google sheets including formulas, pivot tables, and scripting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and scale executive dashboards and scorecards that support GCS business management & operating cadences.
• Manage data governance to ensure reporting accuracy and reliability across multiple systems and data sources.
• Translate complex datasets into insightful narratives that influence executive decision-making and strategic direction.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Strategy, Finance, Operations, and Product to align metrics, KPIs, and data definitions.
• Identify data gaps and inconsistencies, recommending and implementing improvements to data architecture and business logic.
• Support ad hoc analysis requests from executive stakeholders with speed, clarity, and accuracy.
• Help drive a data-first culture by mentoring team members and sharing best practices around data hygiene, dashboard design, and insight generation.

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees.
• Mental and financial health resources.
• Personalized learning opportunities.
• Restricted stock units and a bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing