Incentive Operations Analyst

Autodata Solutions Company; Canada; Remote; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Job summary

Autodata Solutions Company is seeking an Incentive Operations Analyst to research, validate, and maintain automotive incentive data for leading products and insights. You will leverage AI tools and automation to improve data quality, accuracy, and timeliness while supporting customer inquiries and internal teams.

In this remote role based in Canada, you will combine analytical rigor with operational excellence to deliver trusted incentives data that informs customer decisions and business

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and interpret manufacturer incentive programs from web-based, digital, and proprietary sources.
• Translate complex incentive programs into standardized data formats and business rules.
• Maintain and update incentive data within internal systems while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Monitor and validate incentive program changes to ensure data integrity across products and platforms.
• Develop expertise in automotive incentives, program structures, and industry trends.
• Support customer inquiries and internal questions related to incentive content and data quality.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to support research, analysis, content summarization, and workflow automation.
• Create and refine prompts to improve productivity, quality, and consistency.
• Evaluate AI outputs to ensure they meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive activities using AI and low-code solutions.
• Participate in design, testing, and implementation of AI-assisted processes.
• Contribute to prompt libraries, automation documentation, and best practices.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and practical applications to improve performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Remote collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Copilot Studio

SQL

Python

VBA

RegEx

Job description

Job Title

Incentive Operations Analyst

Location

Remote | Canada

Reports to

Manager, Finance and Incentives

Employment Type

Full-time

Existing Vacancy Status

This is an existing vacancy

About the Role

As an Incentive Operations Analyst, you will research, analyze, validate, and maintain automotive incentive data that powers industry-leading products, insights, and customer solutions. You will serve as a subject matter expert on manufacturer incentive programs while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. This role combines analytical expertise, operational excellence, customer focus, and emerging technologies. In addition to core data responsibilities, you will leverage artificial intelligence (AI), automation tools, and process improvement techniques to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and continuously improve data quality and customer outcomes. Success in this role requires curiosity, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will combine human expertise with AI-enabled tools to deliver trusted, high-quality data that helps customers make better decisions.

Incentive Research & Data Management

• Research, analyze, and interpret manufacturer incentive programs from web-based, digital, and proprietary sources.
• Translate complex incentive programs into standardized data formats and business rules.
• Maintain and update incentive data within internal systems while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Monitor and validate incentive program changes to ensure data integrity across products and platforms.
• Develop expertise in automotive incentives, program structures, and industry trends.
• Support customer inquiries and internal questions related to incentive content and data quality.

Quality Assurance & Data Integrity

• Perform quality control reviews and audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate data issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with documented business rules, processes, and quality standards.
• Monitor data quality trends and recommend improvements that enhance customer confidence and trust.
• Maintain a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and accountability in all work.

AI, Automation & Innovation

• Utilize AI-powered tools to support research, analysis, content summarization, and operational workflows.
• Create and refine prompts that improve productivity, quality, and consistency.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure they meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive or manual activities using AI, workflow automation, and low-code solutions.
• Participate in the design, testing, and implementation of AI-assisted processes and operational improvements.
• Contribute to prompt libraries, automation documentation, and best practices that support scalable operations.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend practical applications that improve team performance and customer outcomes.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve team efficiency.
• Use data and metrics to evaluate operational performance and recommend enhancements.
• Document processes, procedures, business rules, and lessons learned.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that support organizational goals.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas with teammates and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and business needs.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience using or willingness to learn AI-enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI solutions.
• Ability to develop effective prompts and assess AI-generated outputs.
• Understanding of data validation, quality assurance, and information management principles.
• Experience documenting processes, procedures, and workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry, dealership operations, automotive finance, or incentive administration.
• Background in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, or similar technologies.
• Experience with SQL, Python, VBA, or other automation and data tools.
• Understanding of regular expressions (RegEx) for data validation and pattern recognition.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and process documentation.
• Customer service or customer support experience.
• Experience participating in process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

This position has a starting salary of $23-25 per hour. The range represents what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee’s pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location. Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness programs, and other company-sponsored benefits. Benefits vary by country and employment status.

Why Join JD Power

• We power our customers' success. Everything we do is focused on helping customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.
• We are innovative, collaborative, and grounded in data. We combine advanced analytics with human expertise to deliver insight that holds up in the real world.
• We make things easy. We turn complexity into clarity so teams can act faster and with confidence.
• We get it done. We focus on execution, accountability, and results.
• We start with trust and prove it every day. Independence, integrity, and credibility are the foundation of our work.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

JD 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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