Senior Business Analyst

RaceTrac • Atlanta, GA

5d

About The Position

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. The Senior Analyst will assist in executing analytical projects, refining technical skills, and supporting strategic initiatives within the organization.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of syndicated data like Circana and Nielsen is a plus.
• Knowledge of SPSS, Palantir, or Python, is a plus.
• Knowledge of Databricks or other cloud-based platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Actively participate in the implementation and deployment of analytical solutions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contribute to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment to ensure successful project outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior