Business Intelligence Analyst, Trust and Safety
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Analyst
Responsibilities
About the Team
Trust and Safety Operations is a pivotal team within U.S. Data Security. We strive to enable TikTok to become the most trusted and secure platform in the US through operational excellence in content moderation via innovations in technology, optimization in processes and investment in people. We ensure that we enforce our policies based on our community guidelines and we take appropriate actions in a timely manner to minimize risks on our platform to our users and advertisers.
Position Summary
The Business Intelligence Analyst, Trust and Safety is the analytical engine for our USDS operations teams. You will be the visibility and analysis layer that monitors queue health, surfaces critical risk signals, and provides the data-driven foundation for our operational reviews.
Your mission is to ensure that our leadership team has timely, accurate, and actionable data to make informed decisions. You will not only maintain our reporting infrastructure but will also be responsible for finding the "story" in the data, supporting root cause analyses, and driving projects that enhance our analytical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting and Proactive Monitoring
- Own and manage the full suite of operational dashboards and reports, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and effectively communicate the health of our operations.
- Develop and implement a proactive alerting system to flag performance anomalies, SLA breaches, and emerging risks in real-time, enabling a rapid response.
- Continuously improve and expand our dashboard coverage to provide a comprehensive view of all critical workflows and agent performance.
Deep-Dive Analysis and Insights
- Lead analytical deep-dives and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to investigate performance issues, understand trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
- Translate complex datasets into compelling insights and narratives for a variety of audiences, from front-line managers to leadership.
- Partner with operational teams to understand their challenges and proactively identify opportunities for improvement through data analysis.
Data Governance and Standardization
- Serve as the central POC for driving key operational metrics, responsible for standardizing the logic, definitions, and calculations across all internal teams and BPO partners.
- Create and maintain a clear data dictionary to ensure consistency and a shared understanding of our KPIs.
- Perform regular audits of our data and reporting to ensure the highest level of data integrity.
Insights-Driven Projects
- Lead and support strategic projects aimed at improving our reporting infrastructure, analytical models, and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Data Science, Engineering, and BPO analytics teams, to scope requirements and execute on projects.
- Manage stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle, from initial scoping to final delivery.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in a data analysis, business intelligence, operations analyst, or a similar quantitative role.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying complex datasets.
- Expertise with a data visualization tool such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
- Strong command of Excel or similar platforms for data manipulation and analysis and a deep-seated passion for data, with a strong aptitude for structured problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, an unwavering commitment to data accuracy, and proven ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, with a talent for presenting complex data and insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- A proactive and self-motivated work style with a strong sense of ownership.
- Experience managing projects and effectively collaborating with a range of partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a fast-paced, global operations environment (e.g., Trust & Safety, Customer Support, FinTech).
- Familiarity with operational metrics (e.g., Service Level Agreements, Average Handle Time, Quality measurement methodologies).
- Experience with a scripting language like Python (Pandas) or R for data analysis.
Trust & Safety
Content that this role interacts with includes images, video, and text related to every-day life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child safety; depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals. Hence, it is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content on a daily basis.
TikTok recognises that keeping our platform safe for the TikTok communities is no ordinary job which can be both rewarding and psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing for some. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start, so our candidates are well informed before joining.
We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
About the Team
Trust and Safety Operations is a pivotal team within U.S. Data Security. We strive to enable TikTok to become the most trusted and secure platform in the US through operational excellence in content moderation via innovations in technology, optimization in processes and investment in people. We ensure that we enforce our policies based on our community guidelines and we take appropriate actions in a timely manner to minimize risks on our platform to our users and advertisers.
Position Summary
The Business Intelligence Analyst, Trust and Safety is the analytical engine for our USDS operations teams. You will be the visibility and analysis layer that monitors queue health, surfaces critical risk signals, and provides the data-driven foundation for our operational reviews.
Your mission is to ensure that our leadership team has timely, accurate, and actionable data to make informed decisions. You will not only maintain our reporting infrastructure but will also be responsible for finding the "story" in the data, supporting root cause analyses, and driving projects that enhance our analytical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting and Proactive Monitoring
- Own and manage the full suite of operational dashboards and reports, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and effectively communicate the health of our operations.
- Develop and implement a proactive alerting system to flag performance anomalies, SLA breaches, and emerging risks in real-time, enabling a rapid response.
- Continuously improve and expand our dashboard coverage to provide a comprehensive view of all critical workflows and agent performance.
Deep-Dive Analysis and Insights
- Lead analytical deep-dives and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to investigate performance issues, understand trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
- Translate complex datasets into compelling insights and narratives for a variety of audiences, from front-line managers to leadership.
- Partner with operational teams to understand their challenges and proactively identify opportunities for improvement through data analysis.
Data Governance and Standardization
- Serve as the central POC for driving key operational metrics, responsible for standardizing the logic, definitions, and calculations across all internal teams and BPO partners.
- Create and maintain a clear data dictionary to ensure consistency and a shared understanding of our KPIs.
- Perform regular audits of our data and reporting to ensure the highest level of data integrity.
Insights-Driven Projects
- Lead and support strategic projects aimed at improving our reporting infrastructure, analytical models, and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Data Science, Engineering, and BPO analytics teams, to scope requirements and execute on projects.
- Manage stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle, from initial scoping to final delivery.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in a data analysis, business intelligence, operations analyst, or a similar quantitative role.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying complex datasets.
- Expertise with a data visualization tool such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
- Strong command of Excel or similar platforms for data manipulation and analysis and a deep-seated passion for data, with a strong aptitude for structured problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, an unwavering commitment to data accuracy, and proven ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, with a talent for presenting complex data and insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- A proactive and self-motivated work style with a strong sense of ownership.
- Experience managing projects and effectively collaborating with a range of partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a fast-paced, global operations environment (e.g., Trust & Safety, Customer Support, FinTech).
- Familiarity with operational metrics (e.g., Service Level Agreements, Average Handle Time, Quality measurement methodologies).
- Experience with a scripting language like Python (Pandas) or R for data analysis.
Trust & Safety
Content that this role interacts with includes images, video, and text related to every-day life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child safety; depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals. Hence, it is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content on a daily basis.
TikTok recognises that keeping our platform safe for the TikTok communities is no ordinary job which can be both rewarding and psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing for some. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start, so our candidates are well informed before joining.
We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA