Business Analytics Director jobs in Massachusetts

Business Analytics Director manages and oversees business analytics projects and processes to provide data-driven insights related to business performance used to advise and develop strategies for operational improvements and future business initiatives. Utilizes KPIs, business performance data, industry trends, competitor intelligence, and customer information to develop analytical tools, reports, and models across the organization to inform and support decision-making. Being a Business Analytics Director consults with stakeholders to understand the business model, objectives, issues, and challenges that analytics can support. Develops standards and collection processes to support robust analytics and reporting data pipelines. Additionally, Business Analytics Director builds teams with statistical methods, modeling, analytical methodologies, and data analysis skills to support the business. Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, statistics or a quantitative field. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Business Analytics Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Business Analytics Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director, Pricing & Business Analytics
  • Keolis America, Inc.
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Skills:

    • Financial/Operational Analysis
    • Employee development / staff management
    • Resource planning
    • Contract analysis
    • Risk analysis and mitigation
    • Data mining
    • Excel expertise
    • Time management
    • Internal stakeholder relationship management
    • Strong written/verbal communication skills

    Knowledge and Experience:

    • Public transit contracting
    • Employee management
    • Process design and a strong understanding of internal control
    • Transit contract analysis (financial, operational)
    • Transit contract pricing · Risk analysis
    • Business Development experience a plus

    Key Accountabilities

    Pre-RFP: Ensure pre-RFP work is optimized to maximize bid preparation, and resource planning aligns with workloads

    • Anticipates future workloads and directs production of pre-RFP analysis by leveraging FOIA documentation, information obtained from Commercial Teams, site visit findings, and/or independent research for early identification of pricing strategies, pricing inputs, benchmarks, risks, and mitigation strategies
    • Ensures proper organization of all pre-RFP work papers, enabling efficient bid   production
    • Leverages information obtained by Commercial team, or obtained independently, to predict competitor pricing targets on upcoming bids

    RFP Response: On-time production of business models, through the execution of pricing processes, that are competitive and aligned with agreed-upon bid strategies

    • Identification and documentation of all RFP/Contractual cost drivers, ensuring  continuous updates based on Q&A responses/addenda, and confirming completeness in pricing models before final bid validation and submittal
    • Ensures process adherence, schedule adherence, and strong workpaper documentation
    • Identification and documentation of contractual and/or financial risks, ensuring the inclusion of mitigation strategies in Keolis’ offer, in collaboration with General Counsel and SMEs
    • Provide all financial, operational, and risk-related inputs for Governance documentation
    • Ensure ample SME visibility into relevant RFP details, project status, and required support ·
    • Acquire, challenge, and confirm approval of pricing inputs/assumptions       from SMEs, thus ensuring SME accountability (as a service to the relevant bidding subsidiary’s CEO)
    • Ensures consistency between technical offer and pricing through coordination with proposal team

    Business Analytics, Continuous Improvement, and Management Support: Oversee and/or conduct analyses supportive of continuous improvement

    • Analytics / Continuous Improvement projects are conducted based on business needs, but may include the following (for example purposes):
    • Pricing Model improvements to improve bid efficiency, quality control, and ease of reviews at multiple levels of the organization
    • Development of a competitor pricing database to enable better prediction of competitors’ pricing tendencies, thus making Keolis’ pricing more competitive
    • Leverage postmortem findings to work with SMEs on cost-savings initiatives that could improve competitiveness on future bids
    • Support pipeline projections / GPS re-modeling, including coordination with operating divisions and KNA finance
    • Creation of pricing databases to improve efficiency of input gathering
    • Management Support
      • Assist peers with strategic analyses and/or reporting in the areas of Commercial Development and/or Operations planning
      • Monthly reporting, as directed

    Team Management: Ensure performance and growth/development of Business Analysts

    • Manage team of business analysts, ensuring completion of all administrative requirements such as daily time tracking, daily bid status updates, salesforce activity, etc.
    • Conduct monthly 1-on-1s in accordance with the Keolis Way
    • Execute annual employee performance management procedures (annual objective setting (in alignment with department objectives), annual performance reviews, etc.)
    • Actively seek development opportunities for staff, keeping them challenged Actively coach staff to ensure engagement and correct performance issues as they arise
    • Ensure ample SME visibility into relevant RFP details, project status, and required support
    • Acquire, challenge, and confirm approval of pricing inputs/assumptions from SMEs, thus ensuring SME accountability (as a service to the relevant bidding subsidiary’s CEO)
    • Ensures consistency between technical offer and pricing through coordination with proposal team

    Post-RFP: Manage financial and/or other analytical deliverables related to submitted bids, including “best and final offers,” negotiations support, client requests for clarification, and/or postmortem analyses supporting continuous improvement

    • Preparation of best and final offer (BAFO) response, if applicable
    • Knowledge transfers to interview teams / support of interview process, such as serving as the pricing SME
    • Provides, to General Counsel and SMEs, risk-related info to support contract negotiations
    • Participates on start-up/mobilization calls to reiterate pricing assumptions
    • Completes financial aspects of postmortem analyses to identify areas for continuous improvement

    Business Analytics, Continuous Improvement, and Management Support: Oversee and/or conduct analyses supportive of continuous improvement

     

    • Analytics / Continuous Improvement projects are conducted based on business needs, but may include the following (for example purposes):
      • Pricing Model improvements to improve bid efficiency, quality control, and ease of reviews at multiple levels of the organization
      • Development of a competitor pricing database to enable better prediction of competitors’ pricing tendencies, thus making Keolis’ pricing more competitive
      • Leverage postmortem findings to work with SMEs on cost-savings initiatives that could improve competitiveness on future bids
      • Support pipeline projections / GPS re-modeling, including coordination with operating divisions and KNA finance
      • Creation of pricing databases to improve efficiency of input gathering
    • Management Support
      • Assist peers with strategic analyses and/or reporting in the areas of Commercial Development and/or Operations planning
      • Monthly reporting, as directed

    Team Management: Ensure performance and growth/development of Business Analysts

    • Manage team of business analysts, ensuring completion of all administrative requirements such as daily time tracking, daily bid status updates, salesforce activity, etc.
    • Conduct monthly 1-on-1s in accordance with the Keolis Way
    • Execute annual employee performance management procedures (annual objective setting (in alignment with department objectives), annual performance reviews, etc.)
    • Actively seek development opportunities for staff, keeping them challenged
    • Actively coach staff to ensure engagement and correct performance issues as they arise

    Additional Statements:

    • Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
    • Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. 
    • Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
    • EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
    • Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible

     

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Associate Director, Business Insights & Analytics
  • Career openings | Blueprint Medicines
  • Cambridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • Associate Director, Business Insights & Analytics Location: Cambridge, MA Requisition Number: 507 How will your role help us transform hope into reality? The Associate Director, Business Insights & An...
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Director Pricing/Business Analytics Rail - REMOTE
  • Keolis America, Inc.
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Role Title: Director Pricing/Business Analytics Rail Manager: Vice President Rail Development Manager-once-Removed:Executive President Market Development & Innovation Location: Toronto, ONT, Canada Kn...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Technical Business Analyst- Oracle Cloud
  • Shiftcode Analytics, Inc
  • South Boston, MA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Title: Technical Business Analyst- Oracle Cloud Location: Open to remote but local to Boston is preferred. Monthly travel required for remote (paid by client) Duration: 12 months contract IV: Phone an...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Oracle Order to Cash Business Analyst
  • Shiftcode Analytics, Inc
  • South Boston, MA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Title: Oracle Order to Cash Business Analyst Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid Onsite)(Need Locals) Duration: 12 months contract IV: Phone and Video Visa: No H1b/CPT RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and follows SD...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Senior Director, Finance & Business Performance
  • Harvard Business Publishing
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • (HBP) - the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Global Sales Director - Film Lighting
  • Blue Signal Search
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Our client is a leading company in the film lighting industry and are globally renowned for their customized products an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Associate
  • Ojjo, Inc.
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Job Title: Business Development Associate Department: Business Development Reports To: Director, Business Development Lo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Loan Review Specialist
  • BAFS
  • Monroe, LA
  • Job purpose To provide an objective appraisal to credit union management of Member Business Loans and applications for c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Artthaus Commercial Portfolio Property Manager
  • Riaz Capital
  • Oakland, CA
  • Overview As the Artthaus Commercial Portfolio Property Manager you lead a team to ensure an excellent day to day experie...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ecommerce Marketing Manager
  • GODIRECTINC.COM
  • La Puente, CA
  • Looking for Highly Motivated Digital Marketing Manager Company Description GODIRECTINC.com the leader has demonstrated s...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Merchandising
  • Ashley Global Retail
  • Build You Career with Ashley Work with the latest trends in home furnishings on a global stage. It’s an exciting time to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Safety Advisor - Industrial Safety - Houston, TX
  • H-E-B
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description: To support H-E-B Partners, Customers, and third-party stakeholders, our Enterprise Safety Team ensures ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Analyst II - Assortment Analytics
  • H-E-B
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Responsibilities: Corporate Planning & Analysis develops / maintains budgets and financial systems while providing curre...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Business Analytics Director jobs
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