Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics or business intelligence, preferably in service or customer care contexts.
Proven experience managing large datasets and developing dashboards and reporting solutions.
Familiarity with VOC tools, contact center platforms, or social listening systems is preferred.
Successful completion of required trainings and obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities
Own the extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), and cleansing of structured and unstructured data from various guest care platforms.
Design and deliver intuitive dashboards and self-service tools for stakeholders using Tableau, Power BI, or similar applications.
Conduct in-depth analyses to identify root causes of guest sentiment trends and service quality issues.
Translate data into clear narratives and visualizations for executive presentations and business reviews.
Uphold data quality and integrity across platforms and reporting environments.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule
401K with company match
Yearly bonus opportunity
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
Continuous education assistance and scholarships
Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
Full Job Description
Summary of Job Description:
The Social & Guest Care Analytics, Associate Manager is responsible for unlocking insights across a broad and complex landscape of guest interactions. This position brings advanced analysis across three verticals: social care, contact center, and guest experience measurement programs (e.g., post-purchase surveys, mystery shops). With over 150,000 monthly touchpoints, this position transforms data into actionable insights that shape business decisions, influence operational improvements, and enhance the end-to-end guest journey. The Social & Guest Care Analytics, Associate Manager performs complex data analyses to identify insights and communicate them clearly to executive stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
Data Engineering & Management
Owns the extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), and cleansing of structured and unstructured data from multiple guest care platforms (social, contact center, VOC tools, survey systems). Builds, maintains, and optimizes pipelines for recurring and ad hoc data workflows that enable scalable analysis.
Dashboard Development & Reporting
Designs and delivers intuitive dashboards and self-service tools for cross-functional stakeholders using Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms. Maintains reporting cadence and accuracy across core performance metrics, service KPIs, and guest satisfaction trends.
Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation
Conducts in-depth analyses to identify root causes ofguest sentiment trends, contact drivers, service quality issues, and sales impact. Performs cross-program analysis to uncover interdependencies and surface actionable opportunities for guest experience improvement.
Strategic Storytelling & Executive Communication
Translates data into clear, compelling narratives and visualizations for executive-level presentations and business reviews. Partners with cross-functional teams to develop business cases or action plans stemming from data-driven insights.
Data Governance & Best Practices
Upholds data quality, integrity, and consistency across platforms and reporting environments. Supports the advancement of guest care analytics maturity by contributing to data definitions, documentation, and analytical standards.
How we reward you:
Hybrid Work schedule
401K with company match
Yearly bonus opportunity*
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
Paid 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 associates
Your background & experience:
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related roles, ideally within a service, retail, or customer care context; proven experience managing large-scale datasets and developing dashboards and reporting solutions, with experience working with VOC tools, contact center platforms, or social listening systems preferred
Successful 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.
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About Panda Express
Panda Express is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Chinese cuisine. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Rosemead, California. Panda Express operates over 2,000 locations in the United States and has a presence in several other countries. The company's menu includes a variety of dishes, including orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and chow mein. Panda Express is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
