Staff Data Analyst

Okta

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Senior

130k-194k

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Okta is The World's Identity Company, dedicated to enabling secure access, authentication, and automation across any technology, device, or app. The company values diverse perspectives and lifelong learning, building a world where Identity belongs to you. The Data & Insights Team empowers data-driven decision making by delivering trusted analytics, insights, and tools to various business functions, partnering closely with teams such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product, and Customer First. The Staff Data Analyst will play a key role in creating the foundation for data-based decision-making across Okta's functional business teams, leveraging cutting-edge cloud and big data technologies to drive business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert on GTM (Go to Market) analytics, data models, metrics, and value drivers.
Drive analytics strategy for revenue drivers, sales acceleration, and proactive Customer insights across Marketing, Sales, and Customer First using transactional and product telemetry data.
Define requirements for the semantic layer to support advanced analytics and dashboarding.
Lead analytics initiatives focused on growth, retention, and predictive modeling (e.g., cross-sell, risk signals).
Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements, identify trends, and uncover insights.
Collaborate with engineering to define, test, and improve data pipelines, sources, and transformations.
Build and QA reports, dashboards, and prototypes while supporting ad hoc analysis and issue resolution.
Champion best practices in data modeling, storytelling, and process improvement across analytics workflows.

Requirements

7+ years experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or BI Developer.
Advanced SQL experience.
Experience with building reports and visualizations in Tableau or similar tools.
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with technical and non-technical teams.
Experience with ETL processes, software development, and lifecycle awareness using Python, Java, Databricks, and Snowflake.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
BS in CS, MIS, or related technical degree, or equivalent relevant working experience.

Nice to Have

Advanced analytics, data science, AI/ML experience and techniques.

Qualifications

7+ years experience in relevant data roles.
Advanced SQL skills.
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
Experience with ETL processes and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks.
BS in CS, MIS, or related technical field or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

Annual base salary range between $130,000-$194,000 USD depending on location and experience.
Equity (where applicable), bonus, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k), flexible spending account, paid leave including PTO and parental leave.
Amazing benefits, social impact opportunities, talent development, and community fostering.

Working at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment that provides the best tools, technology, and benefits to empower employees. The company values flexibility, mobility, and enabling employees to be their most creative and successful selves, regardless of location. Okta celebrates diversity, lifelong learning, and making a social impact, fostering a community-oriented workplace that supports growth and connection.

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