Senior Pricing Analyst

Whitecap; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a data analyst to gather disparate data sources, analyze and normalize data to ensure high-quality analytics. You will provide consistent, relevant data and offer guidance on data definitions for analysis.

This role emphasizes independent work, preparing spreadsheets and reports with charts/graphs, and may involve leading a team or training analysts. Typically BS/BA with 5-8 years experience or MS/MA with 3-5 years, with certifications in some areas.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.
• Experience gathering data from disparate sources and producing analysis-ready datasets.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Analyzes, reports, makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks, determines trends, and prepares cost analyses.
• Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis. Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Participates on department and interdepartmental projects. May serve as Team Lead. May train Analysts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Data normalization

Report generation

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Certification in some areas

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Gather disparate data from various data sources, analyzes and normalizes the data to ensure quality of data for analysis. Responsible for providing consistent, relevant and accurate data as well as guidance/knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Analyzes, reports, makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks, determines trends, and prepares cost analyses.
• Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis. Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Participates on department and interdepartmental projects. May serve as Team Lead. May train Analysts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees’ professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• No travel required.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.