Senior Business Analyst

About the role

The Senior Analyst is an integral member of the Enterprise Strategic Analytics + Data Science team (ESA+DS), providing analytical support and contributing to data-driven solutions that enhance business performance. This role is designed as a development path into the Analytics Consultant position, allowing candidates to gain hands-on experience in analytical methodologies, business problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analytical Project Execution: Support analytical projects, applying appropriate methodologies and techniques, under the guidance of Analytics Partners.
  • 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.
• Strategic Partnership: Work closely with Analytics Consultants and Analytics Partners to understand business challenges and analytical needs.
  • 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 executing work against the strategic roadmap.
• Technical Expertise: 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.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and other team members to deliver comprehensive solutions.
  • Proactively communicate with Analytics Partners regarding insights, progress and challenges with analyses.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in consulting, analytics, data science, or a related field, with demonstrated success in delivering analytical projects required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks required.
• Proven experience performing business analysis or financial/statistical data analysis, preferably in a retail environment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools (such as Microsoft Power BI) required.
• Knowledge of syndicated data like Circana and Nielsen is a plus.
• Knowledge of SPSS, Palantir, or Python, is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud-based platforms (such as Databricks) is a plus.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in business analysis or financial/statistical data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and programming languages.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of emerging analytical techniques and technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to data and analysis.
• Experience in data pipeline and infrastructure development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Company Culture

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level.