Planning Analyst

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At UL, we know why we come to work.:
We have an exciting opportunity for a
**Planning Analyst** at UL Standards and Engagement.

The **Planning Analyst** will investigate industry trends, analyze data, and provide insights to inform business decisions for Standards Development Planning Team, a division of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). The Planning Analyst is responsible for conducting research on market trends and innovations, providing insight on market drivers to support the strategic growth and development of safety and performance standards. The role will work closely with teams across the standards portfolio to identify, plan and execute on research needs.

**UL Standards and Engagement**:
At UL Standards and Engagement, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. Underwriters Laboratories stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely.

What you’ll learn & achieve:
**As the Planning Analyst**, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL Standards and Engagement as you**:

- Conduct research on market trends and innovations that impact on ULSE standards and standard solutions.
- Gather and analyze data from a variety of sources, including surveys, focus groups, and databases.
- Research and review forecasts and landscape documents to identify potential gaps in standards development and engagement activities.
- Use statistical analysis and other data-driven methodologies to interpret and draw conclusions from research findings.
- Present findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify research needs and develop a plan to gather and analyze relevant data.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in research and data analysis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you a great fit:

- Solid technical knowledge and experience actively monitoring technical trends, developments, and advancements in areas of expertise to drive solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in research scanning activities.
- Ability to handle multiple projects with proven success synthesizing large data sets related to a wide variety of business areas.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools (e.g. Excel, R, Tableau)
- Demonstrated experience in translating technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid project management capabilities with high attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Strong initiative, collaboration, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.

**Professional education and experience requirements for the role include**:

- University degree in an engineering, science, technology, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience.What you’ll experience working at UL:

- **Mission**: For UL Standards and Engagement, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 128 years and is deeply ingrained in everything we do.
- ** People**: Ask any UL Standards and Engagement employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL Standards and Engagement. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
- ** Interesting work**: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
- ** Grow & achieve**: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
- ** Total Rewards**: All employees at UL Standards and Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. UL Standards and Engagement offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first