Lead Data Analyst
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10130492 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / New York, New York, United States Business Disney Direct to Consumer Date posted Dec. 29, 2025Job Summary:
ABOUT DIRECT TO CONSUMER (DTC)
Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Data team is seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Lead Data Analyst to join the Product & Tech Analytics team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a deep analytical background who can independently design, execute, and deliver impactful insights that optimize Disney Streaming products (D+, Hulu).
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of analysts and analytical engineers responsible for assessing and improving browse telemetry data quality and producing high-impact analysis of streaming product performance across Hulu and Disney+. Working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data Engineering, and Analytics partners, you will help develop scalable solutions, ensure metric consistency, and uncover the “why” behind key product trends and anomalies.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Own User Behavior Analysis: Independently analyze user navigation and pathing data to uncover actionable insights and drive improvements to the Hulu user experience.
Forensics & Root Cause Analysis: Drive rapid-response investigations and anomaly detection efforts to diagnose data or product issues and guide timely remediation.
Drive Strategic Optimization: Develop and present recommendations for optimizing experiences, balancing business goals with user satisfaction.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Act as a key partner to Product, Tech, Data Engineering and Data Product, and other teams to align analytics initiatives with overarching business strategies.
Lead End-to-End Projects: Take full ownership of analytics projects, from identifying business needs and formulating hypotheses to delivering polished insights and recommendations.
Build Data Visualizations: Create dashboards and advanced reports using tools like Tableau and Looker to track performance, trends, and experimentation outcomes.
WHAT TO BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related discipline.
Proven expertise in independently designing, executing, and interpreting A/B tests.
Advanced SQL skills, with the ability to manipulate, cohort, and transform large datasets effectively.
Advanced skills with both Tableau, Looker, and Look ML
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering insights to stakeholders at all levels.
A demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous business problems with minimal guidance.
Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and the ability to communicate insights through compelling storytelling.
Expertise with statistical tools (e.g., R, Python) and data warehousing concepts.
NICE-TO-HAVES
Advanced degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Ability to identify and appropriately call out issues to leadership
Strong motivation and ability to learn from questions and experiences
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Additional Information
#DISNEYTECH
#DISNEYANALYTICS
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year and in New York, NY is $148,700 to $199,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Direct to Consumer:
Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.
Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.