Data Analyst, Metrics

September 5, 2025

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Description

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Metrics team at Lyft plays a crucial role in defining key business metrics used in decision-making. We develop and manage tools and dashboards that provide easy access to this information to a wide range of stakeholders. Our work includes delivering analyses and tools to support partner product teams and Finance in developing and standardizing a data portfolio that strengthens our operational efficiency.

We are seeking a data analyst to enhance our team’s capability to leverage data for optimal business decisions. The ideal candidate will utilize data analysis and competitive intelligence to create resources that significantly influence growth strategy, while getting substantial exposure to executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze datasets to extract actionable insights and trends related to key business metrics
  • Take ownership of specific business metrics, ensuring their accuracy, integrity, consistency, and relevance to business goals
  • Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key business metrics for stakeholders
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and finance, to understand and address data needs
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve data processes and analytical methodologies
  • Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Experience:

  • 2+ years experience in management consulting, strategic data science/analytics roles in a technology company, or an equivalent analytical role in a high growth startup
  • Demonstrated data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in leading high visibility projects and influencing others in a cross-functional team environment
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter – you naturally take ownership, look for opportunities, and do whatever it takes to drive results
  • Ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and drive shared outcomes
  • Works effectively in a fast paced environment requiring new perspectives and creative approaches, and with multiple competing deadlines
  • A drive to understand the core issues along with the determination to uncover the solution
  • Skills:
    • Ability to independently break down large datasets and synthesize inputs from multiple sources
    • Ability to use data visualization tools to provide actionable insights and reusable frameworks
    • Excellent organization, planning skills, and attention to detail
    • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
    • Proficiency in SQL – able to write structured and efficient queries on large data sets

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