Business Analyst (Automotive Data Analysis)

Business Analyst (Automotive Data Analysis)

 

 

Founded in 1977, Urban Science is a strategic consulting firm that provides customized intelligent solutions to companies seeking to increase the market share and profitability of their retail networks.

As a client-focused company, Urban Science provides its clients with a clear picture of how their integrated retail networks are performing. Using innovative analytical tools, Urban Science creates scenarios to determine the optimal number, location and type of operations and services needed to achieve the highest potential return from each market area. Once in place, this approach allows clients to continuously improve their network performance in a dynamic marketplace.

By maximizing the efficiencies of retail distribution outlets and creating customized innovative sales and marketing programs, Urban Science delivers tangible business benefits to its clients. Further, it continuously develops new techniques to address the changes in market conditions and relevant regulatory issues worldwide. This expertise has positioned Urban Science experts as thought leaders in the industries in which it serves.

Urban Science serves its global clientele from offices in the United States, Spain, England, Germany, Italy, Australia, The Netherlands, China, France, Mexico and Japan.
Urban Science is currently searching for a Business Analyst for it's Long Beach, CA location.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



? Assumes responsibility for project outcomes, including delivery of projects that are on time, within budget and at an exceptional level of quality

? Assumes responsibility for quality of data being utilized on assigned projects

? Serves as liaison between client and Urban Science technical staff on installations

? Acquires and maintains in-depth knowledge relating to client data for assigned projects

? Performs software upgrades

? Ensures that software is properly installed, set up, and functioning at established quality level

? Responds to client inquiries and provides needed assistance

? Ensures compliance with Urban Science development standards/guidelines, quality control standards and operating procedures

? Supervises team of Senior Consultants and Associates

? Other duties as assigned

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

? Responsible for all aspects of supervision of selected staff, including: hiring/termination, setting objectives, conducting performance appraisals, assigning and prioritizing work, establishing and maintaining quality, quantity and timeliness of work, transfers/promotions/demotions, interpreting and carrying out established policy, training and discipline

? Recruit, select, train, coach, mentor, manage and motivate a team of professionals capable of achieving the revenue, profit, quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction goals established for the account.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

 

To perform this job successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

? Project management skills, including ability to define work plans, delegate work, monitor progress, and report schedule variances and/or scope changes

? Knowledge of relational databases and ability to perform moderately complex functions

? Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server knowledge required.

? Programming experience (Visual C++/Microsoft Foundation Class, Visual Basic) required

? Strong organization skills and attention to detail

? Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics

? Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities

? Oral communication skills necessary to express ideas clearly to individuals and groups, including clients, in both formal and informal settings and to deliver effective presentations

? Written communication skills necessary to develop complex documents that are clear and concise and at a level appropriate for the audience

? Ability to analyze problems, determine and implement appropriate solutions

? Automotive experience a plus.

 

 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 

 

? Must have a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience plus hold a baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering, applied math, computer engineering, applied science, or other technical degree, from an accredited U.S. college, university or equivalent foreign institution.  A master?s degree is a plus.

 

 

For additional information, please visit:  www.urbanscience.com