Senior/Lead Decision Scientist, Data & Analytics

Job overview

The Senior/Lead Decision Scientist, Data & Analytics role is an onsite position based in Madison, TN. Compensation is not specified in the posting. This role supports the data democratization team within coffeehouse operations, Partners, and the Supply Chain domain, helping Starbucks leverage data to optimize store performance and enhance customer experiences. The role exists to translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks and actionable insights. The incumbent will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define success metrics, build interactive dashboards, and guide teams through data-driven decision-making processes.

What you'll do

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define problem statements and success metrics.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks.
• Guide stakeholders through trade-offs and risks of data-driven recommendations.
• Analyze data using tools like Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, and MicroStrategy.
• Design and scale interactive dashboards.
• Perform data preparation, transformation, and workflow automation using Python, R, and SQL.
• Monitor KPIs and stay ahead of AI/BI trends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

madison tn

starbucks

data science

analytics

decision science

sql

python

tableau

power bi

onsite

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, stock program, tuition coverage, paid time off.

Why this role

Focus on data democratization and cross-functional partnership within coffeehouse operations.

About the employer

Starbucks is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.