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Full-Time

Senior Policy Research Analyst

Updated on 10/11/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Consumer Software
Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$116.3k - $171kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Remote in USA

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Category
Management Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Python
Communications
R
Public Policy
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • You have a degree in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Social Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • You have 4+ years of experience in data analytics, economic or management consulting, quantitative policy analysis, or a related quantitative role, including experience communicating findings and analyses to non-technical audiences.
  • You have exceptional writing and communications skills, and have experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • You are comfortable conducting statistical analysis (e.g. hypothesis testing, regressions) with statistical packages such as R or Python. Familiarity with relational databases and SQL is a plus.
  • You understand how to create effective data visualizations to present data or findings.
  • You have experience deriving insights from large datasets to address ambiguous problems.
  • You are a self-starter who is comfortable tackling problems with a large degree of autonomy, but are also a good teammate.
  • You are interested in public policy issues that affect our industry.
Responsibilities
  • Work with members of the Public Policy and Communications teams to identify and pull the best policy-relevant data.
  • Define, shape and create metrics that measure DoorDash’s economic impact.
  • Develop dashboards and analytical reports to support the Public Policy and Social Impact team’s efforts to inform DoorDash’s public policy objectives.
  • Conduct analyses that help us conceptualize and evaluate policy proposals across a wide variety of subject matter areas with an eye toward how they impact different stakeholders.
  • Assist in producing economic impact reports, blog posts, and other public-facing analyses that help tell DoorDash’s story and highlight our impact on local economies.
  • Work cross-functionally with other members of the Public Policy team, as well as the Analytics, Finance, Communications, and Strategy & Operations Teams.

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, which are then delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash stands out by utilizing technology to create a three-sided marketplace that benefits customers, restaurants, and Dashers, generating revenue through commission and delivery fees. The company's goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market while enhancing the user experience.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoorDash's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of alcohol delivery in new markets, opens up additional revenue opportunities.
  • The company's strong market presence and brand recognition make it a stable and attractive employer in the competitive gig economy.
  • Strategic partnerships and promotions, like those with McDonald's and Cold Stone Creamery, provide employees with unique opportunities to work on high-visibility projects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive food delivery market requires constant innovation to maintain market share, posing a risk of falling behind.
  • Regulatory changes, such as those affecting gig economy workers' rights, could impact DoorDash's operational model and profitability.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash's three-sided marketplace model effectively balances the needs of customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, setting it apart from competitors who may focus on only one or two of these groups.
  • The company's strategic expansion into alcohol delivery and international markets like Canada and Australia diversifies its revenue streams and reduces dependency on the U.S. market.
  • DoorDash's user-friendly platform and innovative membership programs like DashPass enhance customer loyalty and engagement, distinguishing it from other food delivery services.

Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.