Senior Analyst Process Improvement

Summary of Job Description:The Senior Analyst, Process Improvement & Data Solutions drives data engineering, analytics, and automation initiatives that enhance Restaurant Development decision-making and operational efficiency. This position builds and maintains ETL pipelines, supporting predictive site selection models, developing dashboards and reporting tools, and enabling AI-driven automation. This position also partners cross-functionally to translate business needs into insights while identifying process improvement opportunities and performance metrics to optimize development workflows.Job Responsibilities:Builds and maintains ETL pipelines integrating internal and external datasets; cleans, transforms, and validates data to ensure accuracy and usability.Explores AI agents and generative AI applications to streamline manual processes, documentation, reporting, and analysis.Provides support on the enhancement of predictive analytic models for sales forecasting, cannibalization, general site selection, and other development related analytics.Develops dashboards using visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.), creates recurring reports for RD leadership, and performs ad hoc analysis to support decision-making.Documents and analyzes current development workflows; identifies inefficiencies, and supports implementation of process improvements.Participates in cross-functional projects to ensure RD data is represented well throughout the company.How we reward you:Hybrid Work schedule401K with company matchYearly bonus opportunity*Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinicDiscounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym membershipsPaid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*Continuous education assistance and scholarships*Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*Bereavement leave**Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associatesYour background and experience: Bachelor’s degree required, in Analytics, Data Engineering, or related field preferred5+ years experience in analytics, data engineering, business intelligence, or related fieldSuccessful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.#LI-RS1#LI-HybridSupport Center EEOPanda Strong since 1983:Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.You’re wanted here:Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to .