Business Data Analyst Job at Advance Services Inc in Houston

Our client in Houston, TX is looking for a Business Data Analyst to join their team! This is a full time, direct hire opportunity. The position will be 100% on site for the first 1-3 months, then a hybrid schedule is available working 3 days in the office and 2 days remote per week. Candidates must be local to Houston, TX.

Schedule: Flexible start and end times: 7-4 pm, 7:30- 4:30 pm, 8-5 pm

Pay: $125,000- $145,000 plus 10% ICP Bonus

JOB ROLE: As a key member of the Operational Excellence Group, this position involves leveraging a strong background in analytics, consulting, and project management to drive process improvements and automation within the Aftermarket/Manufacturing domain.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand system relationships for the Aftermarket/Manufacturing and related processes, utilizing Python for data extraction and manipulation.
- Evaluate Aftermarket (Spares/Service/Repair) business processes, anticipating requirements, identifying improvement areas, and utilizing Python for data analysis and process optimization.
- Assist in developing and implementing systems solutions for process improvements and automation within the Operational Excellence group
- Provide supporting evidence using advanced analytics to guide the business user community.
- Assist and documenting change requirements for future process changes/improvements.
- Report ongoing business issues relating to processes/systems, leveraging Python for data-driven insights and reporting.
- Assist senior management to provide strategic direction and developing, implementing, and monitoring goals, objectives, priorities, and procedures relating to the organization, using Python for data-driven decision-making.
- Understand the Aftermarket (Spares/Service/Repair) strategy and working toward continuous business process improvements based on immediate and future business needs, utilizing Python for data analysis and process innovation.
- Apply process innovation to overcome organizational problems and drive efficiency.
- Complete set tasks within the Operational Excellence group's work areas, leveraging Python for data analysis and process optimization.
- Assist with design and reports with metrics used to demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness, identifying roadblocks, and assessing impact to project plans, using Python for data analysis and reporting.
- Develop priorities and communicate with support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as require.
- Participate in training where required.
- Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.
- Carry out job requirements in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
- Be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to HSE.
- Responsible for and the authority to maintain and promote a safe working environment in accordance with the appropriate HSE procedure(s).
- Participate in actions which promote a safety and quality culture within NOV.
- Comply with all Company and Quality, Health Safety Environmental polices & procedures.
- Ensure compliance of the company?s overall objectives
- Other duties as assigned by management and leadership within operational excellent group.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a business process-related role, with a strong background in consulting, project management, and Python for data analysis and automation.
- Exceptional conceptual thinking skills, with a global mindset and expertise in Python for data analysis and process optimization
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and process optimization, with a solid proficiency in Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel. Proficiency with Excel formulas, pivot tables, and graphing
- Strong IS skillset in non-Microsoft applications, for data analysis, automation, and visualization
- Experience with different methods for dealing with large, multi-dimensional data sets, including relational databases, SQL, and ETL
- Highlight critical path activities that can affect project deadlines/deliverables
- Maintain a high degree of situation awareness, leveraging Python for data analysis and insight generation.
- Arrange remote meetings and work groups with business leaders and/or SMEs in a matrixed organization

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Action-oriented, goal-driven, with a clear analytical mindset and the skills to work in an agile manner to accommodate business requirements, leveraging Python for data-driven decision-making and automation.
- Excellent listening, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with self-motivation and strong problem-solving capabilities, both as an individual and as part of a team/workgroup.
- Able to influence others/build consensus with peers and business, with a strong background in consulting, project management, and Python for data analysis and automation.

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