> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3772137-data-analyst-ii](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3772137-data-analyst-ii). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analyst II - **Company:** Washington and Idaho Railway Inc - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Database, Data Mining, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Data Analytics, Databricks - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/przasl060c ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in marketing analytics, media measurement, or related fields * Proven expertise in designing and executing geo holdout tests or comparable geo-based incrementality methodologies * Extensive experience in building marketing forecasting models, including spend/response models, MMM, or channel-level forecasts * Deep understanding of experimentation methodologies such as A/B testing, hypothesis testing, and statistical power analysis * Proficiency in SQL and Python within cloud data environments like Databricks and BigQuery * Hands-on experience with marketing measurement platforms (e.g., MMM, incrementality tools, ad platform reporting such as Google and Meta) * Strong analytical skills with the ability to query large-scale data platforms and identify actionable insights * Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to handle complex, unstructured projects independently * Proven mentorship and technical leadership capabilities, fostering a data-driven culture * Strong intuition for marketing psychology and customer behavior influencing acquisition and retention * Passion for societal change, innovation, and delivering impactful results ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst II specialized in Marketing Analytics to join our team. This pivotal role acts as an experimentation lead and strategic partner for our marketing initiatives. In this capacity, you will drive the development and execution of Acorns' marketing measurement roadmap, encompassing experimentation, forecasting, and incrementality testing. Your expertise will guide marketing leadership in planning and prioritizing tests, defining success criteria, and translating insights into actionable strategies that influence long-term budget and channel decisions. As an individual contributor, you will champion statistical rigor, mentor fellow analysts, and leverage data-driven insights to optimize marketing performance. The position offers the flexibility of remote work with optional access to our Irvine, CA office, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement. Your contributions will directly impact the company's growth trajectory by enhancing measurement accuracy, uncovering strategic opportunities, and scaling capabilities through AI and automation tools., * Lead the development and execution of the marketing measurement roadmap, including experimentation, forecasting, and incrementality testing * Design and oversee geo holdout and incrementality tests to accurately measure marketing lift and channel impact * Collaborate with Data Science teams to maintain accurate priors and data inputs for marketing mix modeling (MMM) * Establish standards for statistical rigor in experimentation, including sample size determination, test design, and post-analysis validation * Build and refine marketing forecasts, incorporating seasonality, macro trends, and channel saturation factors to inform strategic decisions * Query large data platforms such as Databricks and BigQuery to identify inefficiencies, anomalies, and strategic hypotheses * Leverage AI tools and automation workflows to enhance data extraction, analysis speed, and operational efficiency * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior analysts, promoting best practices in data analysis and modeling * Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for marketing teams and leadership