# Senior Data Scientist, Business Analytics

**Company:** [Fora](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fora)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** $130k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Python, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Cohort Analysis, BigQuery, dbt, Airbyte, Data Modeling, Llm Tools
**Posted:** 2026-09-03

> Senior Data Scientist who will own growth forecasting, operating models, scenario analysis, and strategic planning for executive leadership. Requires 5+ years in business data science or analytics, advanced SQL, quantitative modeling, and experience with modern cloud data tools.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the growth operating model used to forecast the business, run scenarios, and guide weekly operations.
- Partner with Strategy & Operations and Finance on goal-setting and forecasting cycles.
- Analyze data to diagnose and explain business trajectory and trends.
- Size opportunities and model the impact of pricing changes and new initiatives to inform investment decisions.
- Partner with executive leadership and founders on strategic decisions and investments.
- Mentor peers, establish best practices, and shape data-team processes, tools, and standards.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in business data science, business analytics, or strategy and analytics; consumer or marketplace experience preferred.
- Experience building financial or operating models using forecasting, regression analysis, and cohort analysis.
- Advanced SQL skills.
- Proficiency in Python or another scripting language preferred.
- Hands-on experience with a modern cloud data stack and data-modeling best practices.
- Experience using LLM tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or OpenAI Codex for analysis and prototyping.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills.
- Curious, pragmatic, collaborative, and empathetic approach with a focus on business impact and peer development.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Indicative compensation range: **$130,000–$185,000 plus equity**; final compensation depends on hiring level and experience.
- Unlimited vacation.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellhub memberships.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Commuter benefits.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Stock options.

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