Business Analyst I - Support Groups

Lithia Motors; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO 80 hours

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Vehicle discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway's Driveway Finance Corporation is seeking a Business Analyst I to support analytics platforms and assist in migrating to next-gen business software solutions in Tigard, OR. This role reports to the DFC Business Systems Supervisor and carries responsibilities across data analysis, dashboards, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with leaders to align analytics with business goals, handle large datasets, and help optimize loan processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with heavy emphasis on data and analytics.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant technologies, reporting systems and data analytics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply data analysis and research skills to identify key indicators and guide actions across the loan transaction life cycle.
• Engage with business leaders to understand objectives and align work with those objectives.
• Analyze and extract information from large structured and unstructured data to automate and optimize processes.
• Define business problems and solution approaches with limited guidance.
• Generate actionable insights through metrics, dashboards and deep-dive analyses.
• Analyze and validate data to ensure high data quality and reliable insights.
• Partner with data development teams to improve data assets, quality, metrics and insights.
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to junior staff.
• Allocate resources and maintain cost efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Dealership: L0238 Driveway Finance Corporation Driveway Finance Corporation | Business Analyst - Support Group Driveway Finance Corporation (DFC) is a modern automotive lender and part of the Lithia & Driveway (LAD) family, one of the largest automotive retailers in North America and where we exemplify "Auto Done Easy". DFC provides flexible, customer-focused financing solutions that support both retail and commercial clients. Our innovative approach combines technology with personalized service to simplify the vehicle financing experience. At DFC, we’re driving the future of auto finance! The DFC Business Analyst I will support our reporting and analytics platforms while also assisting in our shift to next generation business software solutions. Working as part of a cross-functional development team, Business Analysts have a ground-up impact on our systems, our business, and most importantly, our customers. The DFC Business Analyst I reports to the DFC Business Systems Supervisor.

Location:Tigard, OR Target Hiring Range: At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $60,000- $85,000, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be $60,000 - $70,000 determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

What You’ll Do

• Apply data analysis and research skills to identify key indicators, test hypotheses and guide actions with respect to the loan transaction life cycle
• Engage with business leaders to understand objectives and continually align work with those objectives to meet the needs of the business
• Analyze and extract relevant information from large amounts of both structured and unstructured data to help automate and optimize key processes and solve problems at their root cause
• Define the business problem and solution approach autonomously with limited guidance
• Generate actionable insights through the development of metrics, dashboards, and deep dive analyses
• Analyze and validate data to ensure high data quality and reliable insights
• Partner with data development teams to improve data assets, quality, metrics, and insights
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff
• Allocate resources and maintain cost efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent professional experience with a heavy emphasis on data and analytics.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant technologies, reporting systems and data analytics.
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication

Total Rewards

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays
• PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

We are a drug-free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status).

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!