Strategy Principal, Insights & Analytics

Job Description:

As a Strategy Principal, Insights & Analytics, you will shape the direction of the company with respect to reporting, data quality & governance, business metrics, and analytics. You will join the Strategy function, supporting Revenue Growth, Pricing, Promotion modeling, Sales Analytics, and Reporting and have direct exposure to the top leadership team. Plus, you will get the opportunity to observe the impact of your work quickly translate into action across our network for both Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data analysis and strategic insights:
  • Conduct transaction-level analysis using SQL to extract, transform, and analyze large-scale datasets
  • Build financial and operational models to evaluate sales performance, operations, partnerships, pricing strategies, and growth opportunities
  • Create reports, dashboards, and other analyses that answer key strategic questions and drive critical business decisions
  • Combine strong business fundamentals with analysis capabilities to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and executive-ready recommendations
  • Present findings to senior leadership, articulating trade-offs, risks, and implementation considerations
• Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Execution
  • Lead and manage strategic projects from ideation through execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables under tight timelines
  • Partner cross-functionally with to align strategy with execution realities
  • Work together with small teams on project execution

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong proficiency in Databricks and/or other database management tools
• Strong proficiency to code in SQL independently, working closely with engineering and architecture teams
• Proven experience in a reporting or data analysis role, delivering high-value business insights based on data
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis
• Ability to understand complex data and translate it into meaningful business insights
• Detail-orientation with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Experience working with IT teams to develop and implement reporting solutions
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Consulting experience required
• Experience managing team members preferred

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?:

Dave & Buster’s is an imaginative and dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative entertainment experiences that bring joy, laughter, and excitement to people of all ages. Our mission is to foster a culture of fun and creativity, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering memorable and unique entertainment solutions.

• Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 11 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits
• Part Time/Full Time benefits available
• Sub Benefits:
• Livongo and Telehealth benefits
• 401k with company match following 6 months of employment
• Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports Team Members during difficult Times)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings
• Work out facility on-site
• Employee Power Card | Free Video Games

We work hard, play hard and have FUN!

Salary Range:

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We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.