Senior Analyst - Vrbo Performance Operations

Do you want to help build the future of travel?  Vrbo is hiring for a Senior Operations & Strategy Analyst to join our growing online marketplace for vacation rentals within the Expedia Group portfolio with more than 2 million properties listed in over 190 countries. We are looking for an analytical individual that translates complex data into information and ultimately needle moving business insights and results. 

This role offers the unique opportunity to work directly with senior management & other stakeholders to optimize Vrbo’s business results by monitoring key business metrics, enabling product, marketing, and other improvements, recommending changes to investment profiles, and coordinating execution across functional teams.  

The role will report directly to the Manager of Vrbo Performance Operations & Strategy in Austin, TX. Remote candidates are accepted. 

What you’ll do:  

• Develop data-driven insights through analytics frameworks that enable actionable next steps and business impacting decisions 

• Translate data into recommendations for the business that account for value, opportunity cost, resource needs and other contextual factors  

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to analyze key performance indicators, make recommendations for improvements and coordinate steps to deliver 

• Provide regular reporting on the business results and key drivers of metrics directly to senior leadership 

• Enable value delivery through identifying & sizing opportunities, collaborating with teams across the organization, supporting decisions with data, & determining the roadmap needed to achieve goals 

• Understand the big picture by contextualizing macro-economic factors, travel industry landscape, competitor behaviors and other business influences to inform business recommendations 

Who you are:  

• Bachelor's in any related field; or equivalent related professional experience

• 3+ years of experience required 

• Experience with SQL, other analytics tools, data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Google Data Studio)  

• Proficiency organizing information with Excel, PowerPoint  

• Experience driving insights through data analysis and effectively communicating and collaborating with cross functional teams to implement recommendations  

• Exposure to strategy and/or E-commerce, preferably in Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Finance  

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills  

• Demonstrated record of creative and structured approach to problem solving  

• Proven experience in program and project management  

• Ability to form effective relationships across a matrix of functional teams  

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About Expedia Group 

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.  

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