Senior Travel Analyst

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, California, San Jose
Jan 16, 2026
Procurement Senior Travel Analyst Job ID: 104660 As a Senior Travel Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making within the Optimize Travel Analytics team. Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact As a Senior Travel Analyst, you will develop a deep understanding of regional travel trends and build strong relationships with key stakeholders (being specialized in your designated region North America). Your responsibilities will include analyzing travel data, generating actionable insights, and supporting ad-hoc requests to address evolving business needs, documenting methodologies, processes and findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility in our toolbox and keeping these up to date, shaping how we embed generative artificial (and business) intelligence into our way of working and preparing, processing and analyzing large volumes of spend data and portfolio trends and suggesting and implementing improvements to processes. You will also contribute to global initiatives, collaborating with colleagues across regions to enhance the firm's overall travel strategy. Your work will directly influence how the firm optimizes its travel program, ensuring it aligns with category objectives and broader organizational goals. By delivering high-quality analytics and innovative solutions, you will help the team uncover opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance the traveler's experience, and achieve cost savings. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of travel at the firm. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. Your qualifications and skills University degree in business, finance, engineering, operations, or another analytical field preferred 2+ years of relevant experience in analytics, business, consulting, or quantitative fields Strong understanding of analytics tools and problem-solving methodologies to analyze and interpret data effectively Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Proficiency in data visualization and database tools, including but not limited to Tableau, Power BI, Tableau Prep, Alteryx, KNIME, and Snowflake Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels in a team environment Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset, with strong time management skills to thrive in a complex and largely autonomous work environment Familiarity with travel-related data or experience in the travel industry is a plus Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $99,200 - $123,900 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. 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