Staff Data Analyst

Okta’s Enterprise Data & Insights team empowers data‑driven decision making across the company by delivering trusted analytics, insights, and tools. We partner with teams such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product, and Customer First to unlock business value through data strategy, scalable solutions, and impactful storytelling. We are looking for a Staff Data Analyst to drive decisions and insights through data across Okta.

Responsibilities Serve as the definitive SME for Customer First analytics, defining the data models, metrics, and value drivers that steer company strategy. Lead the exploration and integration of AI‑driven tools to automate workflows and pioneer new methodologies for data discovery, including defining the foundational semantic models that power our AI agents. Architect the analytics strategy for customer insights, leveraging product telemetry and public data to identify and predict risk and growth signals.

Own the vision for our semantic layer, ensuring it supports advanced modeling, self‑service, and high‑integrity dashboarding. Participate in high‑impact initiatives in predictive modeling (cross‑sell, churn, LTV) that directly influence GTM execution. Partner with leadership and account teams to translate raw insights into a high‑impact, action‑oriented Command Center, empowering account teams to instantly prioritize and execute on the most urgent opportunities and risks.

Partner with Engineering to co‑design data pipelines and transformations that ensure long‑term scalability and data quality. Set the bar for excellence in data storytelling and modeling, mentoring the broader team on best practices and process improvement. Qualifications BS in CS, MIS, or related technical degree. 7+ years experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or BI Developer.

Advanced SQL experience. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work with all levels of the organization. Thought leadership on the evolution of analytics maturity, moving beyond traditional descriptive dashboards toward predictive, AI‑enabled solutions.

Experience building reports and visualizations in Tableau or similar tools. Advanced analytics, data science, AI/ML experience and techniques are a plus. Experience with ETL processes, software development, and lifecycle awareness, using Python, Java, Databricks, and Snowflake.

Excellent time management and prioritization skills. Benefits Ample benefits package. Opportunities for social impact.

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