Senior Data Analyst (Full-Time Contractor)
Overview:
Nerdy is looking for a talented Senior Data Analyst (full-time contractor) based in South America to help with our ongoing growth and expansion! The Senior Data Analyst role at Nerdy is a hybrid role that combines the responsibilities of an Analytics Engineer and a Data Analyst. It requires the technical expertise to own and maintain the data transformation layer and to enable data self-service through advanced Looker development. It also demands a strong analytical mindset to define key metrics, build impactful reports, surface trends/insights, and collaborate closely with senior business leaders. The ideal candidate will bring a rare combination of technical rigor and business fluency that allows them to bridge the gap between data infrastructure and strategic decision-making.
About Nerdy:
At Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) - the company behind Varsity Tutors - we’re redrawing the blueprint of learning. Our Live + AI™ platform fuses real-time human expertise with proprietary generative-AI systems, setting a new bar for measurable academic impact at global scale.
We recruit the kind of technologists and operators you’d bet on as solo founders - people who turn ambiguous problems into shipping code, iterate faster than markets move, and compound their advantage with every data point. In an era where great employees can deliver 10-times the leverage of the merely good, we back those who play to win.
Fortune favors the bold. Join us.
How we compete:
AI-Native at every level
From the CEO to day-one hires, everyone builds and ships with generative AI. If you’re not wielding AI, you’re not done.Entrepreneurial velocity
Move at founder speed, prototype in hours, and measure in real user outcomes. Slow teams die.Free-market rigor
Ideas rise or fall on merit and results - no committees, no politics, no cap on upside.Full-stack ownership
You design, build, and run what you ship; accountability is a feature, not a bug.Reward for contribution
Pay rises with impact, not years. Outstanding results earn outsized rewards. We evaluate both what you achieve and how you achieve it: living our leadership principles and using AI effectively are formally measured and rewarded.Relentless exploration
Push the frontier of generative AI in live learning and - because only the paranoid survive - questioning every legacy assumption along the way.Is Apolitical
You stay focused on mission-aligned outcomes, not distractions or unrelated causes.
If you’re a technically minded builder who thrives on open competition, personal responsibility, and the chance to redefine how the world learns - while continually stretching the limits of what generative AI can do - come do the most ambitious and rewarding work of your career here. Learn more at nerdy.com.
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Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, or related).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or analytics engineering roles.
Strong proficiency in SQL and additional programming experience (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SPSS).
Extensive experience with BI visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Qlik). Specific experience with Looker development is a big plus.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity
Demonstrated ability to define and operationalize core business metrics in partnership with stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, generate insights, and support data-driven decision-marking.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to translate technical findings into business-friendly narratives and partner effectively with senior leaders.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
Own and evolve the data transformation layer, including building and maintaining robust, scalable models in tools like Looker, DBT, or equivalent SQL-based frameworks.
Design and develop the Looker semantic layer (LookML), including views, explores, dashboards, and governed metrics that power self-service analytics across the organization.
Define, document, and maintain key business metrics in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure consistency and clarity in reporting and decision-making.
Build and deliver insightful, high-impact analyses that identify trends, uncover opportunities, and inform strategic initiatives.
Leverage AI and machine learning tools to accelerate analysis, automate workflows, and generate deeper insights from large and complex datasets.
Partner closely with senior business leaders to understand their goals, translate questions into analytical problems, and communicate findings effectively.
Promote self-service analytics by developing intuitive Looker experiences and training end users to explore and interpret data independently.
Ensure data quality and consistency by implementing testing, monitoring, and validation processes throughout the analytics stack.
Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineering, product, operations, and finance teams to align data efforts and deliver integrated solutions.
Establish and advocate for analytics best practices, including code versioning, documentation, metric standardization, and performance optimization.
Stay current on modern data tools and practices, continuously looking for ways to improve data workflows, performance, and usability.
Unlock Your Full Potential at Nerdy:
Join our worldwide team—work from home, get great pay, and help shape the future of learning. Here’s what you get:
Competitive USD Compensation: Enjoy a market-leading rate paid in U.S. dollars.
100% Remote (Home Country Only): Work from anywhere in your home country—no relocation required, no borders crossed.
Flexible Time Off: Our flexible PTO lets you recharge on your own terms and when you need it the most.
Local Holiday Pay: We honor your nation’s official holidays with paid time off—celebrate what matters to you.
Continuous Learning: Get a free, all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household—including 1-on-1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and access to our full suite of learning products and services.
Supercharge with AI: Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge AI tools that boost your productivity, making you feel almost super-human (cape not included).
Feedback-Rich, Collaborative Culture: Tap into regular training, peer reviews, and a team that treats every team member as a vital collaborator and owner in our success.
Make a Global Impact: Your expertise fuels an innovative platform used by learners around the world—be part of something transformative.
The Bottom Line:
If you're driven by impact, energized by ownership, and excited to help shape what’s next, you’ll thrive here. We move fast, think big, and reward those who deliver. This isn’t a traditional corporate environment - it’s a place to do the most meaningful work of your career.
