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Would you like to be part of a growth-oriented organization that cares about its family of employees and is making an everlasting difference in people's lives around the world every day through our portfolio of mobile apps?

YouVersion has an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-starting individual to join our team working as an on-site Data Analyst at the Edmond, OK headquarters of Life.Church. This individual will develop recommendations through detailed analytical support. The analyst will build relationships with other YouVersion teams, understand their initiatives, and build impactful reports, KPIs, metrics, and innovative visualizations to help the organization make data-driven decisions. The analyst will also be an advocate for our users, representing them(via their data) to the relevant teams within YouVersion. A successful candidate will have a natural curiosity, constantly asking the"why" behind data and methodology to drive meaningful insights and strategy.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. 

We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day. 

• Regularly review and identify insights from data stored in various forms(SQL tables, analytics tools, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Collaborate with teams to ensure all relevant data is being collected.
• Prepare data for predictive and prescriptive modeling.
• Contribute to data governance tasks to continue to make YouVersion data trusted, accessible, and timely.
• Work cross-functionally with YouVersion teams to align data needs to business objectives .
• Provide consultation to teams by communicating insights and recommendations in a clear, succinct, and action-oriented format.
• Use data to provide YouVersion team(s) with trends and actionable recommendations .
• Provide data insights to YouVersion teams to assist them in progressing towards established goals .
• Create compelling data visualizations using a variety of tools(reports, presentations, dashboards, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Continue to learn and develop as an analyst and share skills/knowledge with other analysts.
• Support YouVersion Data Team with daily operations.

• Strong statistical, analytical, and reasoning skills.
• Insatiable curiosity; ability to question the"why" behind data and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate data insights at a technical level appropriate for various audiences.
• Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
• Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, Google Analytics, BigQuery, Amplitude, or other data processing tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in data analytics, business analysis, and/or strategy.
• 4+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as GA4, Tableau, Amplitude, Mixpanel, and BigQuery preferred.

Benefits We Offer

・ Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

・ Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

・ Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

・ Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

・ Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

・ Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

・ Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

・ $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

・ Casual dress and work environment.

・ And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. 

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