AI Innovation & Automation Analyst- Operations Support

DS Bus Lines; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility Corp. seeks an AI Innovation & Automation Analyst to help identify smarter ways to work using AI, automation, and process improvements. You will collaborate across business units to reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience.

The role suits someone early in their career with curiosity for AI, strong business acumen, and a passion for improving processes. No advanced programming background is required; emphasis is on learning and applying practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• Strong curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable learning new technology quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Preferred experience using AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini).
• Basic experience with Power BI, Excel, Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Identify repetitive tasks that could be automated or improved with AI.
• Design and test AI-powered workflows and copilots.
• Assist with creating AI prompts, knowledge bases, and automated processes.
• Research emerging AI tools and evaluate practical business applications.
• Build simple dashboards and reports to track adoption and impact.

Skills

Curiosity about AI

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Learning new tech quickly

MS Office proficiency

Analytics/process improvement exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Power BI

Excel

Power Automate

Job description

Beacon Mobility Corp. The AI Innovation & Automation Analyst helps Beacon Mobility identify smarter ways to work by leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and process improvement. This role partners with teams across multiple business units to reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is excited about emerging technology, solving problems, analyzing data, and helping people work more effectively. No advanced technical or programming background is required. Success comes from curiosity, strong business acumen, a willingness to learn, and a passion for improving processes.

What You'll Do

• AI & Automation Identify repetitive tasks that could be simplified through AI or automation. Help design and test AI-powered workflows and business solutions. Assist with creating AI prompts, copilots, knowledge bases, and automated processes. Research emerging AI tools and recommend practical business applications. Participate in pilots and implementation projects.
• Process Improvement Document current business processes. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Recommend opportunities to simplify work. Help teams standardize and improve processes. Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Data & Analytics Build simple dashboards and reports. Analyze workflow and operational data. Track adoption and effectiveness of AI solutions. Measure time savings and productivity improvements. Present findings to leadership. Support communication and change management efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• Strong curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable learning new technology quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Preferred Experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or other AI tools.
• Basic experience with Power BI, Excel, Power Automate, or workflow tools.
• Internship or project experience involving analytics, process improvement, or technology.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

Who we are

Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong

What we do best

People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non‑Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation

Why it matters

Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters