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Specialty Equipment Market Association

Business Analyst

Specialty Equipment Market Association, Diamond Bar, California, United States, 91765


Business Analyst

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). This trade association consists of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, auto restorers, builders, restylers, car clubs, race teams and more. From performance products for street and race applications to accessories for late-model automobiles and light-duty trucks, SEMA-member companies contribute to the vitality and strength of a $42-billion-a-year retail industry.

SEMA is a non-profit association which behaves like a business. Its mission is to help its individual and business membership base succeed and prosper. Its members are the producers and marketers of specialty automotive products for cars, trucks and SUVs.

SEMA helps its members make smarter business decisions; save money through group buying power; and network with key businesses in the industry.

In addition to numerous member benefit programs, SEMA plays an active role in convening the industry through a variety of world class events. Each fall the SEMA Show is the industry's largest (and in fact one of the world's largest) trade shows, bringing together every segment of the automotive industry, from hot-rods and off-roads, to mobile electronics and collision repair. With more than 2,000 exhibiting companies and attendees from all over the world, the SEMA Show is where the hottest, newest automotive products debut. More information about this event is available at www.semashow.com.

Learn more about SEMA on its website at www.sema.org.

Overview

Business analysts are the drivers of our continued growth and success. With their commitment to innovation, these analysts seek, develop, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity. We are currently searching for an experienced business analyst to help guide our organization to the future. From researching progressive systems solutions to evaluating their impacts, the ideal candidate will be a detailed planner, expert communicator, and top-notch analyst. This person should also be committed to the discovery and development of innovative solutions in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Objectives of this roleDrive awareness of requirements across business units and identify substandard systems processes through evaluation of real-time data.Serve as thought leader for technical business processes, developing systems prototypes that promote increased efficiency and productivity on multiple levels.Create and implement precise management plans for every project, with attention to transparent communication at all levels.Perform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems development.Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability.

ResponsibilitiesPartner with stakeholders across business units (ex: sales, finance, security, compliance) to develop analyses and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with production, managerial, and executive teams.Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain systems processes, including the delivery of monthly status reports to all appropriate parties.Author and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver requirements and documentation.Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems.Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with partners for optimized systems integration and respond to questions and concerns from managers and executives with supporting research and recommendations.

Required skills and qualificationsFive or more years of experience in analytics and systems developmentHigh proficiency with SQL and database managementProven analytical abilities.Experience in generating process documentation and reports.Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Preferred skills and qualificationsBachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer scienceStrong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including Visio.Proven ability to manage projects and user testing.Extensive experience with data visualizationHigh proficiency in technical writing

Salary Range:

This position's estimated annual base salary is $85,000.00 - $120,000.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on individual's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.

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