Job Description

Job Summary:

The Studio Content Valuation team is responsible for the valuation of all Studio content on the Company's direct-to-consumer and linear platforms, including films and original series from Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, 20th Century, Searchlight, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation. The team is cross-functional, and its members draw on expertise from various disciplines: finance, statistics, database management, contract management, and accounting.

The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for statistical modeling, database management, and automation improvement . The role interacts with sales and finance teams in North America and international regions. It requires problem-solving through multiple statistical methodologies (both parametric and non-parametric); it services a data architecture that enables consistent reporting, automation, and analysis throughout the organization.

The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst must possess a passion for statistics, data manipulation, quality assurance, and exploratory analysis that will help inform planning and decision-making across the business. The role also requires proactiveness and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Curate, manipulate, and synthesize large amounts of content licensing and sales data to test hypotheses and draw conclusions that result in actionable insights
• Conduct comparative content searches, via internal and external resources, to supplement the data with additional factors (e.g., program genre, popularity, and market conditions)
• Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of the data used for analyses
• Compute valuations for both new and library content made available on Disney's distribution platforms
• Organize and maintain database to store valuation results
• Prepare ad-hoc reports using data visualization, and make presentations to senior management; explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Explore new statistical models as well as automation tools for continuous process improvement

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in business, mathematics, economics, data science, or other quantitative discipline (including statistics coursework)
• Two to four years of experience as a data scientist, data analyst, or similar role
• Strong foundation in statistics , probability , and predictive modeling techniques (e.g., regression, time-series forecasting)
• Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis and model development
• Solid experience working with SQL databases (writing complex queries, optimizing performance, integrating with analysis workflows)
• Demonstrated ability to automate processes using AI/ML tools , scripting, or low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI)
• Familiarity with Excel , including complex formulas, pivot tables, and linking Excel data to external sources (e.g., via Power Query or Python/SQL)
• Experience building dashboards or reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Ability to translate complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as data science, statistics, economics, or business
• Knowledge of data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Alteryx)
• Exposure to natural language processing (NLP) or generative AI tools (e.g., GPT, Copilot, etc.) to automate document generation or reporting tasks (experience with ML frameworks such as scikit-learn and PyTorch, a plus)
• Understanding of data governance , privacy , and security best practices in a corporate setting

Soft skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication skills—able to work closely with finance professionals and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating independently and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• A mindset of continuous improvement and curiosity, with the drive to explore new AI tools and methods

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $104,600.00-$140,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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