Analyst, Corporate Strategy

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

29d

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? If you possess exceptional business acumen and the ability to see the forest AND the trees, you can make the most of your unique insight and expertise as part of Ford's Global Strategy team. We provide the thought leadership that helps advance Ford's strategic objectives. We translate information into action as we apply in-depth knowledge to enable timely decisions and responsible allocation of enterprise resources. In this position... Are you excited about our Ford+ journey and working in a dynamic environment that will propel Ford forward? Are you an inherently curious and highly engaged individual looking for your next challenging assignment? Would you enjoy working in a dynamic environment that would provide you with significant cross-functional exposure, leadership, and development opportunities? If so, a role as a Corporate Strategy Analyst might be the perfect fit for you. Corporate Strategy Mission: The Corporate Strategy team at Ford works on the most impactful strategic issues for the global Ford enterprise, focusing and prioritizing complex challenges facing the company, and defining the strategic choices that positively change the direction of the company in advancing its Ford+ objectives. How we work: A diverse team (backgrounds, approach, and perspectives) structuring complex and ambiguous problems, providing objective outside-in, data driven recommendations. We aspire to foster a collegial environment that encourages outside-the-box thinking, where employees can bring their best selves to work every day. Given the mission critical nature of our projects, we encourage open dialogue based on an 'experience hierarchy' where everyone is encouraged to pressure test perspectives, backed by strong analytical and strategic thinking. We aspire to apply an apprenticeship model where you can solve some of the most complex issues, while building a strong strategic toolkit in service of your career development and aspirations. Analyst, Corporate Strategy What you'll do... As an analyst on our team, you will lead critical analyses and the creation of core deliverables on a project. This includes Hypotheses generation: Independently identifies primary issues and forms hypothesis within own scope of work Structuring and solving the problem: Independently structures own work. Defines data needs and proactively gathers data in defined areas of analysis Conducting analyses: Conducts high quality analysis by building in quality controls and proactively addressing identified anomalies. Conducts efficient analysis with appropriate direction and guidance from senior team members Synthesis and generating recommendations: Synthesizes findings and implications from own analysis and supports development of insights. Develops recommendations with appropriate direction and guidance Effective communication and persuasion: Demonstrate strong influencing skills by effectively communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations both verbally and written Behaviors: Model Ford+ behaviors and values; practice situational leadership supporting team members and sharing knowledge with peers What you'll do... As an analyst on our team, you will lead critical analyses and the creation of core deliverables on a project. This includes Hypotheses generation: Independently identifies primary issues and forms hypothesis within own scope of work Structuring and solving the problem: Independently structures own work. Defines data needs and proactively gathers data in defined areas of analysis Conducting analyses: Conducts high quality analysis by building in quality controls and proactively addressing identified anomalies. Conducts efficient analysis with appropriate direction and guidance from senior team members Synthesis and generating recommendations: Synthesizes findings and implications from own analysis and supports development of insights. Develops recommendations with appropriate direction and guidance Effective communication and persuasion: Demonstrate strong influencing skills by effectively communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations both verbally and written Behaviors: Model Ford+ behaviors and values; practice situational leadership supporting team members and sharing knowledge with peers

Responsibilities

• Hypotheses generation: Independently identifies primary issues and forms hypothesis within own scope of work
• Structuring and solving the problem: Independently structures own work. Defines data needs and proactively gathers data in defined areas of analysis
• Conducting analyses: Conducts high quality analysis by building in quality controls and proactively addressing identified anomalies. Conducts efficient analysis with appropriate direction and guidance from senior team members
• Synthesis and generating recommendations: Synthesizes findings and implications from own analysis and supports development of insights. Develops recommendations with appropriate direction and guidance
• Effective communication and persuasion: Demonstrate strong influencing skills by effectively communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations both verbally and written
• Behaviors: Model Ford+ behaviors and values; practice situational leadership supporting team members and sharing knowledge with peers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees