Strategy & Planning Associate

About AirDNA

AirDNA is a leading data insights and analytics company in the short-term rental industry. We provide actionable data and market intelligence that enable property managers, investors, and hospitality professionals to make smarter decisions. Our innovative platform transforms raw data into valuable insights that drive success in the dynamic vacation rental marketplace.

Founded in 2015, we've grown into the premier provider of data and business intelligence for the billion-dollar travel and vacation rental industry, with offices in Denver and Barcelona. We track the daily performance of over 10 million Airbnb and Vrbo properties across 120,000 global markets, and collect data from over a million partner properties. This marriage of scraped and source data, enhanced by our proprietary algorithms, makes our solutions the most accurate and comprehensive in the world.

AirDNA has recently acquired Uplisting, a powerful property management software that enables short-term rental operators to efficiently manage their properties across multiple platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Uplisting features include channel management, automated messaging, booking management, dynamic pricing, task management, and financial reporting.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Strategy & Planning Associate to support high-impact business decisions through data analysis, financial modeling, and strategic insights. This is a high-exposure role, reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the CEO. In this role, you'll leverage SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools to analyze key performance metrics, market trends, and business opportunities. Your work will directly influence AirDNA’s growth strategy, operational efficiency, and financial planning.

Here's what you'll get to do:

• Analyze and interpret large datasets using SQL to generate insights that drive strategic decisions.
• Develop Excel-based financial models and forecasting tools to support planning and business performance tracking.
• Support leadership in setting KPIs, goals, and strategic priorities based on data insights.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Finance, Product, Marketing, and RevOps to evaluate business initiatives.
• Quickly learn AirDNA’s internal tools, systems, and tech stack to become a highly effective cross-functional partner.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform investment and expansion strategies.
• Create dashboards and reports to visualize key business metrics and trends.

Here's what you'll need to be successful:

• 1+ years of experience in a data-driven, analytical role (e.g., strategy, consulting, business intelligence, finance).
• Proficiency in SQL (writing queries, extracting data, joining tables).
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Amplitude, Tableau, Power BI, Looker) is a plus.
• Passion for fast-moving environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Here's what you can expect from us:

• Base salary of $110,000 - $140,000.
• Eligible for annual company bonus program.
• The salary range displayed in specifically for those potential hired who will work or reside in the state of New York if selected for this role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications. 

Benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision packages to meet your needs
• Unlimited vacation policy; take time when you need it 
• Quarterly team outings 
• 401K with employer match up to 4%
• $1,000 continuing education stipend
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• New MacBooks for employees

AirDNA seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the company and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. The company complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits unlawful harassment based on any of the aforementioned protected classes at every location in which the company operates. This applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to: hiring, assessments, probation, placement, benefits, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, training and development, social and recreational programs, education assistance and retirement. 

We are committed to making our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Upon request, AirDNA will reasonably accommodate applicants so they can participate in the application process unless doing so would create an undue hardship to AirDNA or a threat to these individuals, others in the workplace or the company as a whole. To request accommodation, please email [email protected]. Please allow for 24 hours to process your request. 

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