Supervisor, Data Analytics
Date: Jun 22, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Company: McDonald's Corporation
Company Description:
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
Department Overview
The U.S. Restaurant Development (USRD) team is responsible for the real estate, design, coordination, construction, and support of nearly 14,000 restaurants in the U.S. The USRD Planning & Analytics Technology team is responsible for the business applications that support these disciplines including Location Management, Project Management, Budget Management, and Reporting.
Key Responsibilities
People
Facilitates team members’ professional growth through leadership, training, and mentoring. Supports the development and training of end users and customers.
Solicits and incorporate feedback on applications, tools, and reports, as appropriate.
Supports knowledge transfer across technology and analytics resources in other MHQ departments.
Technology Development, Support, Research
Participates in Agile events supporting USRD application development, including Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
Partners with USRD stakeholders to define requirements and develop designs for new and existing applications.
Collaborates with business and technology teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
Develops prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions using Visual Studio, Python, and other languages, as needed.
Develops queries and data sources for reporting using SQL and/or Alteryx.
Develops business automation tools using Smartsheet APIs and other software integrations, as applicable.
Researches AI tools and develops prototypes and solutions to enhance USRD operations.
Prepares ad hoc reporting for leadership meetings and presentations using Alteryx Designer workflows, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
Relationships
Key relationships include IT Technical Product Management, USRD leadership, and the USRD Real Estate, Construction, and Asset Management teams. Cross functional US McDonald’s teams (Finance, Operations, Legal, Franchising)
Qualifications
Technical Skills
Experience developing and integrating APIs between software platforms.
Working knowledge of Visual Studio and Python.
Knowledge of AI agent development and AI-based tools.
Familiarity with Alteryx for data collection, cleansing, integration, and automation.
Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and data modeling.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on VBA and automation.
Background
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data/Business Analytics, Information Systems, Operations Management or a related field.
Familiarity with Smartsheet, Atleryx, Microsoft 365 products capabilities is preferred.
Knowledge in Real Estate or Construction is a plus.
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
Salary Range
$93,208.00 - $116,510.00 per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.
Additional Information:
Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago