Senior/Lead Decision Scientist, Data & Analytics

Job overview

The Senior/Lead Decision Scientist, Data & Analytics role is an onsite position based in La Vergne, TN. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the data democratization team within Starbucks' coffeehouse operations, Partners, and Supply Chain domain. This role exists to power data-driven decision-making by translating ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, scale interactive dashboards, and leverage modern BI tools to optimize store performance and customer experience.

What you'll do

• Partner with stakeholders to define problem statements and success metrics
• translate ambiguous business problems into analytical frameworks
• guide stakeholders through trade-offs and risks
• analyze data using tools like Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, and MicroStrategy
• build and scale interactive dashboards
• perform data preparation and workflow automation using Python, R, and SQL
• monitor KPIs
• collaborate with architects and engineers on AI-driven insights.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

la vergne tn

data science

decision science

analytics

bi

python

sql

starbucks

data democratization

day shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, stock program, tuition coverage, vacation, sick time, holidays.

Why this role

Focus on data democratization and cross-functional collaboration within a major retail environment.

About the employer

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