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Thumbtack

Senior Data Scientist, Business Analytics

Thumbtack

. Define, monitor, and report on key metrics measuring Thumbtack’s success .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Canada, PhilippinesSenior💰 $167,500 - $216,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and forecasting, utilizing SQL and Python or R to drive business insights and support strategic decision-making. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SQL ProficiencyPython ProficiencyRevenue ModelingBusiness Performance AnalysisStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisForecastingStatisticsAI Workflow AutomationDashboard Development
Soft Skills
Strong Business JudgmentAbility to Synthesize InsightsComfort Navigating Ambiguity
Tools & Technologies
Self-Serve Analytics Tools
Industry Keywords
Marketplace BusinessTwo-Sided PlatformHigh-Growth Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define, monitor, and report on key metrics measuring Thumbtack’s success
  • Lead business performance analysis and reporting to surface emerging risks and opportunities for leadership
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses addressing questions critical to Thumbtack’s future strategy
  • Support and improve the company revenue forecasting model and broader forecasting and planning process
  • Build and maintain dashboards and self-serve tools used across the company
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and leadership to translate insights into action
  • Strengthen the data culture through peer collaboration, review, training, and coaching
  • Share performance updates with the Board and help develop company strategy and goals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years of experience in a highly analytical role, preferably in tech
  • Experience in a marketplace or two-sided platform business is a plus
  • Proficiency using SQL and Python or R to analyze large data sets
  • Solid statistics foundation
  • Strong business judgment and comfort navigating ambiguity
  • Ability to synthesize insight from analysis
  • Experience partnering with executives to understand business needs and drive decisions
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience using AI to automate workflows and enable self-serve analytics
  • Experience with revenue modeling and forecasting, ideally in a high-growth or public company environment
  • Ability to work from an eligible United States location, as indicated in the application form
  • Must answer whether employment visa sponsorship will be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work
  • Equal opportunity workplace
  • Reasonable accommodation during the application process