Strategic Data Analyst, MSSP

Overview

Company Description

Our Mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are:

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

The Worldwide Strategic Data Analyst, MSSP, drives data-informed strategy, operational excellence, and measurable growth across Palo Alto Networks’ global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) ecosystem—one of the company’s fastest-growing routes to market. This role combines advanced analytics, strategic program design, and cross-functional collaboration to turn complex data into business intelligence that speeds up decision-making, improves efficiency, and boosts partner success. Join a fast-moving, forward-thinking team that challenges convention and turns ideas into impact, helping shape how Palo Alto Networks expands its MSSP business through data, automation, and innovation.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive global MSSP data intelligence framework that consolidates financial, operational, and partner performance metrics.
• Lead predictive modeling and visualization initiatives to identify growth opportunities and profitability drivers.
• Apply first-principles thinking and hypothesis-driven analysis to break down complex challenges and create practical, high-impact solutions.
• Lead AI-driven initiatives that improve automation, simplify reporting, and uncover new growth opportunities.
• Conduct global MSSP discount and rebate analysis to ensure financial alignment and profitability.
• Design, manage, and optimize incentive programs to boost partner adoption and platform consumption.
• Collaborate with Finance, Rev Ops, Partner Operations, and Partner Programs to assess incentive ROI and recommend data-driven improvements.

• Design and operationalize global MSSP programs and initiatives aligned with the Partner Program strategy.
• Serve as the business owner for IT development, integrations, enhancements, and BRD documentation for MSSP operations and initiatives – including Salesforce, Tableau, Google Sheets/Excel, Big Query, and other data-driven platforms.
• Lead governance, compliance, and ongoing improvement across enablement, reporting, and automation workflows.
• Support IT and Learning & Enablement initiatives to improve tool integration, data flow, and reporting.
• Oversee cross-functional timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure consistent and measurable execution across IT, Finance, Rev Ops, and Enablement teams.
• Collaborate with Rev Ops and Finance to improve forecasting accuracy, revenue attribution, and performance reporting.
• Support executive business reviews (QBRs) and ad-hoc analytics by providing data storytelling and insights that lead to measurable outcomes.

• Proven success in managing data-driven global programs with measurable business impact.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau, along with strong analytical skills modeling.
• Strong statistical and problem-solving abilities with the skill to convert complex data into insights for executives.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills in cross-functional, global settings.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, or partner program strategy at a global scale.
• Familiarity with indirect channel models and cybersecurity platforms (SASE, SOC, SIEM, MDR, XDR).
• Background in management consulting (Bain, McKinsey, BCG, or similar) or finance, with a focus on data-driven strategy and large-scale business operations transformation.
• Exposure to large-scale IT integrations and BRD development.
• Experience…