Data Analyst III

Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data. Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100.

As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed.

Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together.

Job Description

About the Role

Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data. Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100.

As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed.

Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together.

About The Role

Alation is seeking a curious and data-driven Business Intelligence Data Analyst to help turn information into insights that fuel smart decisions and business growth. You’ll partner with Go-to-Market and Finance teams to deliver dashboards, data models, and analysis that improve visibility, scalability, and outcomes. You’ll balance technical skill with storytelling—translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. This role is hybrid, and will require you to be onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays in our Chennai office.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to uncover trends, opportunities, and business drivers.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports in BI tools (e.g., Sigma, Tableau) to support leadership visibility and decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Data Engineering to model data and validate KPIs.
• Translate business questions into analytical solutions that are clear, repeatable, and scalable.
• Maintain data integrity and consistency across systems to ensure a single source of truth for business reporting.
• Support recurring analysis on ARR, retention, pipeline, and other core GTM metrics.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Analytics).
• 5+ years of experience in BI, data analytics, or a similar role.
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with dbt or equivalent transformation tools.
• Experience with modern BI/reporting tools (e.g., Sigma, Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong data visualization and communication skills—you make numbers tell a story.
• Familiarity with using AI or productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or automation platforms) to improve efficiency and insight generation.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple requests in a fast-moving environment.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate across time zones with US-based teams.
  
  

• Advanced degree in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience using Python or R for analysis and automation.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or GTM data models.
• Experience supporting Finance or Revenue Operations teams.