Position Summary...
We’re seeking a Manager Data Analyst to turn complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights. This IC role builds intuitive dashboards and AI-powered data products that drive self-service and storytelling at scale. This is not just reporting the news, it’s about creating the narrative behind the numbers, enabling leaders to understand not just what is happening, but why it matters and what comes next.
About WMUS People Strategy & Operations – Data Enablement The WMUS People Data Enablement team sits at the crossroads of people, operations, and tech—turning workforce data into strategy. We build predictive tools, AI-powered dashboards, and decision support that help Walmart hire, grow, and retain talent at scale. Our mission? Spot the signal before the noise—and give leaders the edge to act fast. More than reporting—this role shapes the story behind the data, helping leaders see the meaning, the impact, and the path forward.
What you'll do...
Build Reporting & Dashboard Solutions: Design intuitive dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, GCP) that enable self-service, surface insights clearly, and embed trusted logic and context for consistency.
Strengthen Data Foundations: Transform complex data into clean, reliable reporting structures and partner with technical teams to improve automation, usability, and reporting efficiency.
Drive Data Consistency & Alignment: Improve data reliability by standardizing definitions, resolving disconnects early, and supporting governance practices that build trust in the numbers.
Tell Stories That Drive Action: Translate data into clear, compelling narratives through visualization and storytelling, helping stakeholders understand what matters and what to do next.
Integrate AI for Smarter Insights: Leverage AI to scale insights through features like natural language summaries and anomaly detection, while ensuring clarity, speed, and stakeholder trust.
Partner Across Teams: Build strong relationships across HR, Finance, and Operations by connecting reporting to business needs, aligning stakeholders, and supporting adoption through clarity.
What you’ll bring...
Technical Mastery
- 5+ years in data analytics, BI, or people analytics within large, complex environments
- Strong SQL skills and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, BigQuery)
- Proficient in BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar
- Experience with reporting automation and data processing tools (e.g., Alteryx, Dataiku, Python)
- Familiarity with integrating AI features into reporting workflows
Business Insight
- Understanding of how workforce data informs decisions across HR, Finance, and Operations
- Skilled at translating complex data into trusted insights that support planning and decision-making
- Ability to connect reporting outputs to business needs and identify misalignment early
Storytelling & Communication
- Proven ability to simplify complex analysis for business audiences
- Strong visual storytelling skills—turning dashboards into clear, useful narratives
- Track record of helping stakeholders act with confidence on insights
Cross-Functional Influence
- Experience navigating matrixed, enterprise-scale organizations
- Ability to influence without authority through clarity, partnership, and follow-through
- Comfortable driving quality and consistency in ambiguous environments
Bonus Points
- Experience with HR systems like Workday
- Background in workforce planning, HR transformation, or financial headcount planning
- Exposure to high-volume, operationally complex environments (e.g., retail, logistics, supply chain)
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
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Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area OR 4 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Business analysis and reporting, Microsoft Office, Statistical modeling software
Primary Location...
806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.