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Full-Time

Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst

Posted on 8/27/2024

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

201-500 employees

Digital health platform for fitness tracking

Data & Analytics
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$100k - $140kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Business Research
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of technology industry experience within business intelligence function, including at least 3 years working with deep technical expertise and experience in Product Analytics (A/B Testing)
  • Advanced capabilities and experience with BI tools. Amplitude and Tableau experience preferred
  • Proficient in SQL
  • Experience with project management and supporting relationships with internal stakeholders (Product, Data Engineering)
  • Superb communication skills with leaders in multi-functional roles and ability to condense complicated data sets into concise and actionable stories
  • Curious Mindset - We are looking for someone who enjoys seeking the truth through data - if you ever found yourself bringing in out-of-the-box datasets and theories because you just had to figure out why a number moved this is the job for you
  • MS in an appropriate technology field (Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, etc.) or equivalent experience
  • Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% travel will be required for this position
Responsibilities
  • Perform large-scale hypothesis testing and statistical analysis to find which solution will bring the best results; including AB and multivariate testing, and pre/post or difference-in-difference analysis
  • Participate in a product team ‘squad’ and advise on hypothesis design, primary success metrics, and secondary metrics, which could inform deeper learning or future iterations of a feature
  • Collaborate with product to set up analytics tracking necessary to get them the insights that they need
  • Be the last line of defense as we sanity-check variants and test setup. Become an expert in the subtleties of our AB testing tool Split.io
  • Create clear and easy-to-understand analysis and recommendations
  • Develop solutions for communicating data across various stakeholders by leading requirements collection, metrics definition, data extraction and manipulation, design of dashboards and ad hoc reports
  • Partner with product leadership to solve business problems and identify trends for growth opportunities (i.e. suggest new analyses, experiments, user cohorts)
  • Most importantly, be a trusted partner to our product managers and help them succeed in their mission to improve our product

MyFitnessPal is a digital health and fitness platform that helps users achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through a mobile app and website. Users can track their calorie intake, monitor exercise, and access personalized meal plans, along with articles on nutrition and fitness. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free and premium subscriptions for advanced tools and content. MyFitnessPal aims to support a diverse range of clients, from beginners to seasoned athletes, in their health and fitness journeys.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The introduction of new features like Sleep Factors and Food Group Insights enhances user experience and engagement, potentially leading to higher retention rates.
  • The appointment of Tim Holley as Chief Product Officer brings seasoned expertise to drive innovative product development and sustained growth.
  • MyFitnessPal's dual revenue stream from premium subscriptions and advertising partnerships ensures financial stability and the ability to continuously improve its offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of health and fitness apps is crowded, requiring MyFitnessPal to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Reliance on advertising revenue can be volatile, especially if user engagement fluctuates or advertisers shift their focus.

What makes MyFitnessPal unique

  • MyFitnessPal's freemium model allows broad accessibility while offering premium features for advanced users, unlike competitors who may only offer paid services.
  • The platform's comprehensive approach, including calorie counting, exercise tracking, and personalized meal plans, provides an all-in-one solution for health and fitness, setting it apart from niche-specific apps.
  • Recent updates like the Gut Health Nutrition Plan and GLP-1 medication support demonstrate MyFitnessPal's commitment to addressing emerging health trends and user needs.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Physical office in Austin, TX

Annual, in-person company retreats

Company paid lunches & working sessions

Flexible time-off policy + flexible working hours (Unlimited PTO Plan)

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Safe Harbor 401K program

parental leave

Monthly Wellness Allowance

Reward & recognition platform

MyFitnessPal Premium

Modern Virtual Learning and Development Library

DEI Committee

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