Datadog
Senior Talent Planning Analyst
$134K–$179K
Boston, Massachusetts, USA +3 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
New York, New York, USA
Boston, MA, United States
New York, NY, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in workforce planning, people analytics, FP&A, or a related analytical role.
About the job
Build and maintain workforce planning data, models, and processes to support headcount forecasting and capacity decisions.
What you'll do
- Automate and improve headcount-driven capacity modeling, data pipelines, and insights.
- Maintain headcount, position, and hiring-pacing models; own audits and the source of truth for position data.
- Support workforce forecasts and benchmarking, and partner with stakeholders on workforce-planning tools and data needs.
What they ask for
- Experience building or maintaining financial or headcount forecasting models for capacity planning.
- Proficiency in SQL, data analysis tools, dashboarding, and standard BI tools such as Tableau.
- Familiarity with position management concepts and clear communication with non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to data quality and detail.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Workday or a comparable HRIS.
- Comfort using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to speed up analysis and automate repetitive workflows.
Pay
$134,000 — $179,000 USD yearly base salary
Tools
SQL, Tableau, Workday, Claude, ChatGPT
AI focus
Use AI tools to speed up analysis, automate repetitive workflows, and surface insights.
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