Microsoft
Data Analyst, People Analytics
$86K–$187K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Experience
- Required: 2+ years with a bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree; equivalent experience is also accepted. Preferred: 3+ years with a master’s degree or 5+ years with a bachelor’s degree; equivalent experience is also accepted.
- Education
- Master’s degree in a listed or related field, or bachelor’s degree in a listed or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Build and improve AI tools for People Analytics so HR teams can get trusted, self-service answers from people data; the role does not produce analyses or reports.
What you'll do
- Extend the people-analytics MCP server, improve answer quality and response times, and diagnose, fix, and test AI tools.
- Build and test GitHub Copilot skills that encode analytical methods, using feedback from analysts to guide improvements.
- Teach colleagues about AI tools and techniques, and build responsibly with sensitive people data and privacy guardrails.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in a listed or related field; or bachelor’s degree in a listed or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
- Relevant experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a listed or related field plus 3+ years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree in a listed or related field plus 5+ years; or equivalent experience.
Pay
USD $86,100 - $169,800 per year (base salary); USD $113,300 - $187,400 per year (base salary)
Tools
MCP server, GitHub Copilot, Cowork, Scout
AI focus
Build and improve AI tools and Copilot skills for self-service people-data answers; test and troubleshoot them, incorporate analyst feedback, and apply privacy guardrails.
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