Analytics Consultant

About the role

The Analytics Consultant serves as a bridge between strategic business needs and analytical solutions, partnering with business units and Analytics Partners to identify and address analytical opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute analytical projects, applying appropriate methodologies and techniques, under the guidance of Analytics Partners.
• Conduct data exploration, cleaning, and preparation to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Develop and implement analytical models, leveraging statistical and machine learning techniques as needed.
• Generate actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
• Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear visualizations and presentations.
• Participate in the implementation and deployment of analytical solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and Analytics Partners to understand their goals, challenges, and analytical requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage analytics to drive business value and improve decision-making.
• Translate business needs into well-defined analytical projects, outlining scope, objectives, and success metrics.
• Conduct comprehensive business assessments and needs analyses to inform project prioritization and execution.
• Support Analytics Partners in developing strategic recommendations and roadmaps.

Requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R).
• Utilize data visualization tools to create clear and impactful presentations.
• Stay abreast of emerging analytical techniques and technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to data and analysis.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines and analytical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in consulting, analytics, data science, or a related field, with demonstrated success in delivering analytical projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks.
• Proven experience performing business analysis or financial/statistical data analysis, preferably in a retail environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, SAS, SPSS, Palantir, Python, and other relevant analytical software.
• Knowledge of syndicated data like IRI and Nielsen is a plus.

Skills

• Data analysis and modeling skills.
• Business analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical expertise in data analysis tools and programming languages.
• Data visualization and presentation skills.
• Collaborative and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
• Work closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and other team members to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Enjoy a supportive and innovative work environment at RaceTrac.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Full-time position.