Travel & Expense Data Analyst

Axon•San Francisco, CA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. You will serve as the strategic manager of Axon's global travel program, owning our most impactful vendor relationships and ensuring our travelers have access to the best possible travel benefits and perks. You will manage the full lifecycle of travel partnerships, from identifying opportunities and negotiating contracts to implementing and administering programs across our platforms. This role sits at the intersection of travel sourcing, travel program design, and travel and expense platform administration, driving both financial impact and traveler experience at a global organization.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in travel sourcing, travel and expense management, vendor negotiations, or a related field
Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts
Strong analytical skills with experience using data and AI to drive decisions
Sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity, difficult negotiations, and competing priorities with confidence and poise
Experience with travel & expense platforms (Egencia, Expensify, or similar), Workday, and the full Microsoft Office suite
Comfort with and curiosity about AI tools (e.g. Claude, Cursor, etc.) to improve workflows and processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — you are personable, trustworthy, and effective with both internal stakeholders and external partners

Responsibilities

Identify, source, and manage strategic travel vendor relationships including hotels, airlines, rental cars, and other employee travel perks
Own contract negotiation, review, and implementation from initial outreach through signing and go-live
Proactively identify gaps or opportunities in the current travel program and develop a clear point of view on how to address them
Streamline administrative processes using AI tools, automation, and strategic thinking to reduce friction and improve efficiency
Administer the Egencia travel platform, including managing inventory, overseeing bookings, and maintaining traveler accounts
Support the Expensify platform and collaborate closely with the expense team to stay connected to traveler needs and areas for program enhancement
Provide internal customer service and act as a trusted resource for travel and expense related inquiries across the organization