Data Analyst, People Analytics

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted: 22 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Feb 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $160k

This role $128k

$73k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$192,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Data Analyst, People Analytics

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The Data Analyst, People Analytics joins the People Analytics team to build AI systems that provide self-serve data answers for the HR community. Rather than producing traditional reports, this individual focuses on building and extending tools, including an MCP server, while integrating analytical methods into GitHub Copilot skills. The role involves diagnosing bugs, prototyping new solutions, and ensuring all products adhere to strict privacy requirements and guardrails when handling sensitive people data. Key responsibilities include collaborating with product groups to shape the roadmap for Cowork and Scout, as well as teaching teammates about new AI tools and techniques. To succeed, candidates must possess an analytical background and proficiency in tools like GitHub Copilot. This role solves the problem of scaling consistent, governed, and trustworthy analytics by encoding expert knowledge into automated systems.

What does a Data Analyst earn?

Median $127950 from 39 postings across 21 companies.

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Skills

AI GitHub Copilot MCP Server Data Science Data Analytics Business Intelligence Cowork Scout

What you'll do

Build and extend the people-analytics MCP server by adding datasets and improving response quality.
Diagnose and fix bugs across internal AI tools while performing rigorous testing before deployment.
Develop and test GitHub Copilot skills to encode specific analytical methods into the system.
Prototype new technical solutions as opportunities emerge across various workstreams.
Translate feedback from end-users into actionable improvements for internal analytics tools.
Teach teammates new AI tools and techniques to build a shared skills community.
Implement confidentiality, access controls, and guardrails when handling sensitive people data.

What we're looking for

Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field.
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field and 2+ years of experience in data analysis, data science, business intelligence, or financial analysis.
Equivalent experience to the required education and experience may be substituted.
Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field and 3+ years experience in data analysis, data science, business intelligence, or financial analysis (preferred).
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field and 5+ years experience in data analysis, data science, business intelligence, or financial analysis (preferred).

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