Business Analyst

Business AnalystThe Business Analyst supports the Demand Planning and Business Analytics teams by analyzing booking, trip, and demand trends to help optimize trip assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions. This role combines analytical problem-solving with operational execution and requires strong attention to detail, systems fluency, and proactive communication.What you'll be doing:Analyze current trip offerings to identify opportunities and risksRecommend trip cancellations, conversions, additions, and other assortment changesSupport rooming inventory processes and releases based on demand and projected needsSupport pricing decisions through data gathering, analysis, and recommendationsRespond to inquiries from Yield Operations and cross-functional teamsConduct ad hoc analyses and prepare presentations as neededWhat you'll need to be successful:Advanced Excel and data manipulation skillsAdvanced analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilitiesBachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related fieldStrong written and verbal communication skillsDetail-oriented and comfortable working across multiple systemsHighly organized and able to manage multiple deadlinesAble to work independently and collaborate effectively across teamsQuick learner with a high level of curiosity and adaptabilityFamiliarity with AI-assisted analysis, automation, or coding tools is a plusWork environment:On-Site, Berkeley, CA4 days in-office, 1 day work from homeThe Demand Planning team is a smart, analytical, data-driven team with high throughput. The team is super inquisitive - eager to dig into the data (trip, booking, guest) to attract more guests and improve our trip assortment. The Demand Planning team works closely with Trip Development and our Hotel & Rooming Operations teams to fulfill demand by increasing our capacity in-season and for future seasons. They also work closely with the Yield Operations team who uploads and updates data in our system to ensure our trips are bookable, priced correctly, and contain relevant and accurate information for our Sales & Marketing teams.Similarly, the Business Analytics team is a highly analytical and business-oriented team focused on helping Backroads answer complex, high-impact questions with data. The team partners across Yield, Demand Planning, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Trip Development, FP&A, Technology, and other functions to frame business problems, identify trends and opportunities, and translate analysis into clear recommendations that support better decision-making. The team works on a wide range of strategic topics, including pricing, marketing effectiveness, operational planning, staffing demand, and long-range business planning. Business Analytics combines rigorous analysis with strong cross-functional partnership, helping leaders understand tradeoffs, evaluate scenarios, and make informed decisions that improve both guest experience and business performance.