Analyst, Visitation Analytics

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

Vail Resorts is looking to hire an Analyst, Visitation Analytics. The Visitation Analytics & Insights team leverages Vail Resorts’ proprietary guest data to understand visitation behavior and generate insights that drive value for the business. The team informs strategic decisions across the enterprise and partners closely with Resort Marketing, Finance, and other stakeholders. In this role, you will analyze large datasets, build clear reporting, and translate findings into concise, actionable recommendations.

Why this role is special

• Vail Resorts is at the forefront of the Travel and Tourism industry – redefining the ski industry in the 21st century
• Leveraging analytics is a core pillar of Vail Resorts’ strategy moving forward – a critical driver of our success leading to a strong willingness to invest
  
• We are a data-driven business with a proprietary guest database unmatched by any other company in the industry – a great foundation for building out advanced analytics
  
• The opportunity to take our capabilities to the next level – driving key guest insights, supporting our analytical capability development, and having significant impact on the business
  
• Direct exposure to leaders of the business – a unique opportunity to team with our business leadership to reimagine analytics
  
• All the free skiing / riding you and your dependents can handle – free Epic passes, discounted lodging and retail
  
  

Department Purpose — Analytics & Insights (A&I)
The A&I team’s purpose is to empower data-driven decision making and strategic innovation for the Vail Resorts enterprise. We share a passion for problem solving, innovation, and tackling complex challenges that positively impact business results—grounded in data and informed by business intuition. We foster an inclusive, diverse environment where every team member’s ideas and perspectives are valued.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $68,545.70 - $85,000.00 
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No 

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis & Reporting Build, maintain, and distribute reporting on guest visitation, acquisition, and behavior; analyze performance drivers and synthesize insights to inform decision making.
• Dashboards & Data Sources Partner with data enablement/engineering teams to develop and iterate on dashboards and curated data sources.
• Strategic Analysis Explore historical data and evolving trends; size opportunities to grow/retain guests. Support strategic planning and in-season execution.
• Forecasting Support Contribute to weekly/monthly visitation tracking, scenario analysis, and budget/forecast support in partnership with senior analysts, managers, and Finance.
• Data Quality & Documentation Perform QA on datasets, ensure reproducibility of analysis, and document logic/assumptions for cross-functional partners.
• Presentation Translate analysis into clear, concise summaries and visualizations tailored to the audience; highlight implications and recommended actions.
• Prioritization Manage a varied workload and communicate proactively with your manager to balance recurring reporting, proactive analysis, and ad-hoc requests.
• Collaboration Work cross-functionally with Resort Marketing, Channel Owners, and Finance to align on hypotheses, metrics, and success criteria for initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills; proven ability to work with large datasets and translate results into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in SQL and a modern data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and executive ready storytelling.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication; ability to adapt the message to technical and nontechnical audiences; strong relationship building skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and coordinate across functions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• 1–2 years of experience in analytics, consulting, finance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with forecasting, trend analysis, and performance reporting in a business context.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $68,545.70 - $85,000.00. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans 
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  511723
Reference Date: 09/19/2025 
Job Code Function: Marketing