Data Insights Associate

Job Description:

The Role:  

J.D. Power Valuation Services is looking for a Data Insights Analyst to work on vehicle datasets that power our core products. The key contributions include vehicle configuration, content analysis and data management. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational, problem solving and analysis skills, is detail-oriented, and can work under tight deadlines. Some knowledge of cars and the automotive industry is a must. This is a great opportunity for those who want to learn more about the automotive industry.

Responsibilities: 

• Assisting in data preparation and creation (under supervision) of vehicle data for J.D. Power vehicle valuation products; maintaining vehicle data in accordance with system and product business rules.
• Building and distributing vehicle data records used internally by various J.D. Power business lines, based on established business rules. and help build the capability to connect vehicle data across multiple datasets.
• Can manage tasks independently or with minimal supervision, with training for functioning situations.
• Work with vehicle manufacturers to capture correct vehicle features, specifications and attributes.
• Quickly analyze multiple features and functions across various vehicle styles, using that information to build datasets, identify issues and respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Ability to identify and extract key information from available documents. Identify and incorporate additional data sources and research additional data points when needed.
• Ability to quickly identify errors/problems within the data that require attention.
• Work directly with our residual value creators to build and maintain the vehicle datasets used in our internal and external products while gaining a fair understanding of the production process.
• Perform data entry as part of a process of refreshing lender residual programs at the beginning of each month.
• Assist on special projects for the team or cross functionally.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Attention to detail is a key success factor for this role
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with Access and Tableau a plus
• Previous data configuration or data management experience a plus
• Excellent written, oral and communication skills
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of cars and/or the automotive industry a plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 2 years of work experience

Company Mission

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients' toughest challenges.

Our Values

We POWER Our Customer's Success

We are Innovative, Collaborative and Grounded in Data

We Make Things Easy

We Get It Done

We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. 

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