About this role
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.
As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
At KAYAK, data is how we make better decisions for travelers and partners alike — and the Commercial Analytics team is at the center of that work. As an Analyst on this globally distributed team, you'll help turn commercial data into clear, actionable insights that directly support revenue decisions across flights, hotels, cars, and advertising, working closely with colleagues across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
This role will be required to work from our Cambridge, MA office at least 3 days per week.
In this role, you will:Analyze commercial datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers across travel verticals including flights, hotels, cars, and advertising
Build and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization and reporting tools to give commercial teams timely visibility into business performance
Respond to ad-hoc data and analysis requests from commercial teams
Monitor data accuracy, troubleshoot discrepancies, and maintain reporting reliability across existing data sources
Define and document key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with commercial teams, and build models to support forecasting and goal-setting
Collaborate with data engineering and business intelligence colleagues to ensure data quality and translate commercial reporting needs into technical requirements
Contribute to global analytics projects such as inventory forecasting, partner-facing reporting tools, and the development of AI-assisted analytics solutions
Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior commercial leaders.
Please apply if you have:At least 2 years of experience working with data in an analytical, business intelligence, operations, or similar role — we value demonstrated ability and transferable skills; equivalent experience, training, or self-directed learning is considered
At least 2 years of hands-on SQL experience, writing queries to explore and manipulate large datasets
Hands-on experience with at least one data visualization or reporting tool (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Superset, Power BI, or a comparable platform)
The ability to communicate data findings clearly to people with varying levels of technical background, including in written summaries and presentations
Curiosity, attention to detail, and an enjoyment of working through ambiguous problems using data
Comfort working in a global, cross-functional environment with colleagues across multiple time zones
To stand out, you also have:Experience with Python or R for data manipulation, automation, or modeling
Familiarity with the travel, e-commerce, or digital advertising industry
Experience working with AI or agentic analytics tools
Exposure to large-scale data warehouse environments (e.g., Trino, Vertica, or similar).
Benefits and Perks:Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Focus on mental health and well-being:
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth:
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans
Free lunch 2 days per week
Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday socials, and more
There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Massachusetts-based role is $90,000-$105,000.
We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.
InclusionAt KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.
Need an accommodation for the interview, application or on the job? No problem - just give us a heads-up. We’ve got you.
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