Analytics and AI Developer

Wheels, Inc; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheels, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Analytics & AI Developer to design and implement analytical systems supporting quoting, lease conversions, recalculations, and settlements.

You’ll collaborate with Client Success, Account Management, and Business Development to map and deliver consulting and analytical services for strategic clients. The role emphasizes Python/SQL/ML tools, data-driven decision-making, and building predictive models to forecast operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business or Finance.
• 3+ years in quantitative roles in Fleet Management/Financial Services/Banking field.
• 1+ years in analytical (AI/ML) tools development
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in using systems and data. Python, SQL, ML, LLM experience preferred.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written) skills required.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Prioritization: Analyzes consultancy requests to effectively prioritize development tasks and deliverables.
• Promotes Data Utilization for Decision-Making: maps and promotes use of proprietary and industry data to support client decision-making processes, constantly monitoring for new opportunities.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Leverages tools such as Python, SQL, Shell, and MS Power Platform to extract, manipulate, and format data for analytical reporting.
• Modeling Development: Develops or collaborates on the creation of predictive ML models to identify cause-and-effect relationships, trends, and operational performance factors.
• Development: Designs and maintains tools for critical calculations, including risk-based quoting, lease conversion, recalculations, customer billing, and lease settlements or terminations.
• Shows Expertise: Maintains a comprehensive understanding of current FleetLab initiatives, including complex topics such as vehicle contract enforcement and operational/financial forecasting.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver actionable, data-driven insights.
• Project Support: Assists in the development of project requirements, analytic plans, timelines, and related materials to ensure the timely delivery of results.
• Comprehensive Business Understanding: Maintains a deep knowledge of overall business operations and strategic objectives.

Skills

Python

SQL

Shell

Power Platform

JupyterLab

Streamlit

OpenAI

LangChain

LLM concepts

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Business or Finance field

Tools

Git/GitHub

Docker

Microservices

Job description

Job Overview

Job Description: JOB OVERVIEW The Analytics & AI Developer will be responsible for developing and implementing analytical systems that support the daily operations of key business processes, including quoting, lease conversion, recalculations, and lease settlements or terminations. Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with the Client Success, Account Management, and Business Development teams to map out and deliver the consulting and analytical services required to meet the needs of strategic clients and prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Planning & Prioritization: Analyzes consultancy requests to effectively prioritize development tasks and deliverables.


• - Promotes Data Utilization for Decision-Making: maps and promotes use of proprietary and industry data to support client decision-making processes, constantly monitoring for new opportunities.


• - Advanced Data Analysis: Leverages tools such as Python, SQL, Shell, and MS Power Platform to extract, manipulate, and format data for analytical reporting.


• - Modeling Development: Develops or collaborates on the creation of predictive ML models to identify cause-and-effect relationships, trends, and operational performance factors.


• - Development: Designs and maintains tools for critical calculations, including risk-based quoting, lease conversion, recalculations, customer billing, and lease settlements or terminations.


• - Shows Expertise: Maintains a comprehensive understanding of current FleetLab initiatives, including complex topics such as vehicle contract enforcement and operational/financial forecasting.


• - Stakeholder Collaboration: Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver actionable, data-driven insights.


• - Project Support: Assists in the development of project requirements, analytic plans, timelines, and related materials to ensure the timely delivery of results.


• - Comprehensive Business Understanding: Maintains a deep knowledge of overall business operations and strategic objectives.

Leadership Responsibilities

No direct management responsibilities, but will provide day-to-day guidance and feedback

Competencies - Skills

• - Capable of Managing Complex Solutions: Skilled in planning, developing, testing, delivering, and maintaining multiple solutions while effectively managing workloads, balancing competing priorities, and maintaining flexibility to meet dynamic work demands.


• - Technical Proficiency in AI/ML: Experienced with AI/ML environments, including tools such as Python, JupyterLab, and Streamlit (or equivalents).


• - Familiarity with Advanced Frameworks: Knowledgeable in OpenAI, LangChain, and similar LLM/AI development frameworks or APIs.


• - Knowledgeable in Machine Learning Concepts: Well-versed in key ML principles, including regression, classification, forecasting, and model management.


• - Foundational Knowledge of Development Operations: Proficient in development architecture and operations, including code versioning (Git/GitHub), containerization (Docker), and microservices.


• - Collaborative and Communication Skills: Builds strong working relationships, fosters a collaborative environment, shares knowledge effectively, communicates clearly (both verbally and in writing), and demonstrates self-control under pressure. Skilled at articulating solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• - Accountability and Results-Oriented: Takes ownership of work and projects, delivering results that exceed expectations while demonstrating a results-driven mindset.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business or Finance. 3+ years in quantitative roles in Fleet Management/Financial Services/Banking field. 1+ years in analytical (AI/ML) tools development Demonstrates technical proficiency in using systems and data. Python, SQL, ML, LLM experience preferred. Excellent communication (verbal, written) skills required.

Core Values

• Integrity – Always act with integrity and honesty.


• One Team – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.


• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.


• Customer Success – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

Cultural Attributes

• Discipline Drives Quality – Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.


• Intellectually Curious – Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.


• Commit and Deliver – Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.


• Relationships Matter – Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.

Job Specifications, Physical Demands And Work Environment

Work Environment: This hybrid position is in Georgia and operates in a professional office environment.

Position Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

Travel: Less than 15% travel expected for this role.

Physical Demands: The level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Benefits

Wheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care.

Pay Range: $73,300-$102,600

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

EEO Statement

Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening. Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is an advocate for ensuring the advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Wheels Is Committed to Making Our Organization One of the Best Places to Work.

Workplace Culture

As one of the largest fleet management companies in North America, Wheels features a portfolio of 900,000+ vehicles under management across the continent, a global alliance in 61 countries, and a client base that consists of some of the best-known businesses in the world. No matter the industry type or business size, we’re proud to work across sales and service fleets, trucks and equipment, and last mile delivery to ensure we power your potential. The culture at Wheels is the secret to our 80+ years of success. And the reason people choose to join — and stay with — our team. From day one, we invest in your long-term development through annual performance goals and reviews, educational and wellness programs, awards and celebrations, and more.

10 years average employee tenure 10 times recognized as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 50+ health, wellness and engagement benefits 2,500+ online learning programs Wheels is Invested in the Well-being of the Community and the World We Inhabit Diversity: Wheels deeply values the strength of diversity both in the communities we serve and our own employee base. This includes treating everyone as equal, respecting and valuing diversity, providing equal opportunity and fostering a safe space to work. Community: We are heavily involved in the communities where we operate. We offer opportunities for employees to make a positive impact through mentorship and tutoring elementary school students, participating in blood drives, donating to United Way and other charitable organizations in the greater Chicagoland and Toronto areas. Sustainability: Wheels is actively committed to becoming a cleaner fleet management company through recycling programs, public transportation support and more.

We Are Dedicated to the Safety and Health of our Employees Our employees are critical to delivering on our commitment to client success, which is why we offer a variety of programs focused on the health and wellness of our people.

Wheels Fosters More Than Just Work Relationships We hire people who have a customer-focused mindset and a strong collaborative nature. Because at Wheels, customer service and teamwork don't just happen in the office. It is during the informal moments when employee trust is strengthened and friendships are made. We value these moments, which is why we host departmental contests, summer gatherings, family events, holiday celebrations and more. At Wheels, your well-being is our priority.

As part of our commitment to your health and well-being, we’re proud to offer access to the Advocate Health Care Wellness Portal—a personalized platform designed to help you take charge of your health journey. The 2026 Wellness Program is designed to support you in achieving your personal health goals. Best of all, it’s flexible and fits into your busy lifestyle. This program is designed to support your overall well-being—physically, emotionally, and financially—by providing tools and incentives that encourage healthy living.