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Data Analytics Specialist

G2 · Chicago, IL · Remote available · Full time · Product R&D

Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your analysis changed a business decision.

What they are checking: Whether their work drives real decisions rather than just producing reports.

How would you explain a surprising finding to a non-technical audience?

What they are checking: Ability to communicate data clearly and connect it to business meaning.

G2's values include Performance, Entrepreneurship, Authenticity and Kindness. Tell me about a time you showed one of them at work.

What they are checking: Whether their working style fits the values the company says it is built on.

What would you do

G2 has joined forces with Capterra, Software Advice and GetApp. What challenges would you expect when combining data from several review platforms?

What they are checking: Awareness of matching products, deduplication and different definitions when merging data sources.

A stakeholder asks for a dashboard but cannot say what decision it will support. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they find the real question before building something nobody uses.

Two reports show different numbers for the same metric. How do you sort it out?

What they are checking: A methodical approach to definitions, filters and data sources.

How would you use data to help software buyers make faster, more confident decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the buyer-side mission and can think about data as a product.

About the work

How would you measure the quality and trustworthiness of software reviews?

What they are checking: Whether they can design metrics that protect G2's core promise of trusted insights.

Walk me through a SQL query you would write to find the products whose reviews grew fastest last quarter.

What they are checking: Practical SQL skill with grouping, dates and growth calculations.

How do you check that your numbers are right before sharing them?

What they are checking: Habits of validation and reconciliation that prevent embarrassing errors.

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The full job description

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About G2 - The Company G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. When you join G2, you’re joining the industry’s leading team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users. Now, we have joined forces with Capterra , SoftwareAdvice , and GetApp to create the largest source of online data and software insights to fuel intelligent buying in the age of AI. With 200M+ combined annual visitors and 6M verified reviews, we are now the centralized place to enable software buyers to make better and faster decisions with confidence. And we are just getting started! We are setting out to transform the global B2B software industry and become the most trusted data foundation for buyers and sellers of software for the age of AI. Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK! About G2 - Our People At G2, everything we are and what we do is grounded in our PEAK values— ( P erformance + E ntrepreneurship + A uthenticity + K indness. Working at G2 means you are part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn. You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people. About The Role The Product Data Science team is G2's centralized analytics and data science function, embedded within the Product org to support Product Leadership and the teams building our buyer experience and reviews platform. In this role, you'll partner closely with product stakeholders to develop data-driven strategies that improve the product and deliver measurable outcomes. You'll also drive self-service initiatives, giving end users direct access to insights through dashboards and MCP-powered tooling. Day-to-day, you'll work across a modern data stack including Looker, Snowflake, Amplitude, Python, and R, applying experimentation frameworks and data storytelling techniques to turn complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations. In This Role, You Will: • Design and build data products that generate actionable insights for both internal stakeholders and external customers • Develop and deploy AI agents and MCP-powered tooling to enable self-service access to data across the organization • Own and contribute to key OKRs through data-led initiatives, partnering closely with Product Leadership and cross-functional teams • Improve data quality, documentation, and governance practices to ensure the data layer is accurate, trusted, and AI-ready • Lead exploratory and ad-hoc analyses for product and leadership partners, synthesizing complex data into clear, decision-ready recommendations • Build and maintain BI infrastructure in Looker and Amplitude, including dashboards, explores, and self-service reporting layers • Act as a data thought partner to product teams, proactively surfacing insights, flagging risks, and shaping strategy through a data lens Minimum Qualifications: We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. • 3–5 years in product analytics, including direct experience defining and owning core product metrics end to end • Strong proficiency in SQL • Experience with at least one BI tool (Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Sigma, etc.) • Experiences working with Python and/or R for analysis and automation in a production environment • Familiarity with AI workflows, LLM tooling, or agentic data products • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders • Self-motivated and collaborative, with a track record of owning projects end-to-end What Can Help Your Application Stand Out: • Experience with A/B testing or experimentation frameworks preferred • Experience contributing to data governance initiatives a plus Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here . -- For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review this applicant privacy notice before applying to this job. How We Use AI Technology in Our Hiring Process G2 incorporates AI-powered technology to enhance our candidate evaluation process. These tools may assist with initial application screening, skills assessment analysis, and identifying candidates whose qualifications align with specific role requirements. While AI technology supports our recruitment workflow, all final hiring decisions remain under human oversight and judgment. Your Choice Matters: If you would prefer that your application be reviewed without AI assistance, you can opt out by entering your email address in the email entry field at the bottom of the Automated Processing Legal Notice. Choosing to opt out will not disadvantage your application in any way—we will ensure your materials receive a thorough manual review by our hiring team. For additional details about how we handle your information throughout the application process, please review G2's Applicant Privacy Notice .

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