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About Battle Creek Games

We're the studio behind Offroad Outlaws , No Limit Drag Racing 2 , and American Marksman , providing fast-paced mobile gaming experiences to millions. Our culture is collaborative , data-informed , and relentlessly player-focused . If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive game design, player engagement, and business growth, this role is for you.

Role Overview

As the Analytics Lead / Data Scientist , you'll lead the vision, strategy, and execution of all data-related initiatives at Battle Creek Games. Working closely with the CEO, COO, and other department heads, you'll define how we gather, analyze, and apply data across our portfolio. Your team will deliver insights to enhance player satisfaction, boost retention, optimize monetization, and guide strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact leadership position with the freedom to shape our data culture, tools, and processes for the entire studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Strategy & Vision
  • Develop and drive the long-term analytics roadmap, aligning data initiatives with corporate objectives.
  • Identify and prioritize the most critical business questions, defining clear metrics to measure success.
• Team Leadership
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing data team (data scientists, data engineers, analysts).
  • Create a collaborative, results-oriented environment that encourages continuous learning and experimentation.
• Analytics Infrastructure
  • Oversee data pipeline development and BI platform integrations. Ensure our data is reliable, scalable, and accessible across departments.
  • Champion best practices for data governance, including privacy, security, and compliance standards.
• Insights & Impact
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to uncover actionable insights for live-ops, game design, user acquisition, and monetization.
  • Present findings to executive leadership, synthesizing complex data into clear recommendations for growth and improvement.
• Experimental Design & A/B Testing
  • Implement robust testing frameworks to evaluate new features, in-game events, and marketing campaigns.
  • Validate hypotheses with data-driven rigor, providing clear direction on whether to pivot or double down.
• Collaboration & Culture
  • Work closely with the Head of Strategy & Operations to align data projects with company OKRs and forecasts.
  • Promote a data-informed mindset throughout the studio, offering training and resources to other teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field, with 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling data functions, including data engineering, analytics, and data science teams.
• Expertise in SQL , Python (or R), BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI), and cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with A/B testing methodologies, statistical analysis, and the ability to translate findings into business results.
• Strong communication skills—capable of presenting complex data narratives to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bonus : Familiarity with the gaming industry, free-to-play economies, and live operations.

Why Join Battle Creek Games?

• High Visibility : Shape the entire data ecosystem and directly influence product roadmaps for hit mobile titles.
• Strategic Impact : Collaborate with top leadership to drive OKRs, guide revenue forecasts, and define the company's data-driven future.
• Growth Opportunities : Build a team and define best practices for a growing studio, expanding your leadership footprint.
• Competitive Compensation : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and robust career development support.

Ready to Harness the Power of Data?

If you're eager to lead a dynamic data team , drive player-focused insights , and help shape Battle Creek Games' strategic trajectory, please send us your resume and a short note about your data leadership experience. Join us and help turn raw information into game-changing innovation!

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