Senior/Lead Decision Scientist, Data & Analytics (Nashville, TN)

Now Brewing – Sr/lead Decision scientist, the data democratization team!  

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Starbucks Sr/lead Decision scientist on the data democratization team, you will . . .  

Be part of the team that powers data-driven decision-making across our data democratization team at coffeehouse operations, Partners and Supply Chain domain. You will help shape how insights are translated into action—enabling teams to optimize store performance, improve partner and customer experience, and scale solutions across the enterprise.

Who you are...  

• A natural facilitator who loves working with people and building connections
• Comfortable managing complexity and change
• Passionate about data integrity and compliance
• Growth-minded, solution-oriented, and eager to learn continuously

Key Responsibilties:

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define problem statements, success metrics, and decision frameworks
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks and actionable insights
• Guide stakeholders through trade-offs, risks, and implications of data-driven recommendations
• Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions at multiple levels

What you’ll do:

• Analyze data to deliver actionable insights with strong hands-on experience with modern analytics and BI tools, including Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, and MicroStrategy
• Ability to design, build, and scale interactive dashboards and reporting solutions that drive decision-making
• data preparation, transformation, and workflow automation (e.g., Python, R, SQL) to enable efficient analytics
• Establish reporting cadence, monitor KPIs, and share updates with stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI/BI trends to accelerate data modernization efforts (Generative AI, Augmented Analytics).
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to enable AI-driven insights and modern BI capabilities (Cloud Platforms: Azure, APIs). 

 

 

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Job Details
Job Posting: Jun 26, 2026
Job Posting End Date: Ongoing
Location: US-TN-Nashville-C00080 - Nashville Office (GUL), United States
Workplace Expectation: In-Office, Starbucks, Technology
Pay Range: $115,300-$215,900/annually