Strategic Analyst II

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.

In short, as an Analyst II, Strategic Analytics, you'll transform data into actionable insights that help drive smarter business decisions. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to answer business questions, measure performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic initiatives through thoughtful analysis. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

In long, as an Analyst II, Strategic Analytics, you will be responsible for:

• Analyzing large, complex datasets to uncover trends, identify opportunities, and deliver actionable insights that improve business performance, customer experience, and profitability.

• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business challenges, define analytical approaches, and provide data-driven recommendations that influence strategic decisions.

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated reporting, dashboards, and KPIs that enable teams to monitor performance and make informed decisions.

• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable SQL to extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources, including cloud data platforms such as Snowflake.

• Performing quantitative analyses using statistical methods, trend analysis, forecasting, segmentation, hypothesis testing, and comparative analysis to solve business problems.

• Leveraging modern technologies and AI-assisted tools to improve analytical workflows, accelerate development, validate results, and identify new opportunities for automation and efficiency.

• Translating complex analytical findings into clear, concise presentations and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.

• Presenting recommendations and insights to business leaders and stakeholders, helping drive strategic initiatives and measurable business outcomes.

• Supporting the design, testing, implementation, and evaluation of new products, processes, and business solutions.

• Ensuring data accuracy through rigorous validation, quality assurance, and documentation of methodologies and reporting processes.

• Managing multiple analytical projects simultaneously while prioritizing work to meet business needs and deadlines.

• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and analytical methodologies while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy solving complex business problems using data.

• Naturally curious individuals who ask thoughtful questions and seek to understand the "why" behind the numbers.

• Detail-oriented professionals who take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Strong communicators who can translate complex analyses into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaborative team players who build strong partnerships across the organization.

• Self-driven individuals who take initiative, manage competing priorities, and continuously look for ways to improve.

• Professionals who embrace innovation and enjoy learning new technologies, including AI-assisted analytical tools.

The Specifics

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or another quantitative field; Master's degree is a plus.

• 2+ years of experience in data analytics, business analytics, financial analytics, strategic analytics, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel, with experience analyzing large and complex datasets.

• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake.

• Experience building dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools.

• Strong understanding of statistical methods and analytical techniques used to support business decision-making.

• Experience translating analysis into actionable business recommendations.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background check and drug screen process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.