Business Data Analyst

***NO THIRD PARTY VENDORS***

Business Data Analyst # 24-05873

Job Title: Business Data Analyst

Location: Houston, TX Hybrid

End-Client: Large Oil & Gas Company

Pay: $110,000 - $125,000/yr.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits (401K, Health, Dental, and Vision) through Icon Consultants are available)

Length of Assignment: Direct Hire

***EDUCATION REQUIRED - BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS, DATA SCIENCE, OR RELATED FIELD***

SCHEDULE: FLEXIBLE START AND END TIMES - 7:00AM TO 4:00PM, 7:30AM TO 4:30PM, OR 8:00AM TO 5:00PM

THIS POSITION WILL BE 100% ON-SITE FOR THE FIRST 1-3 MONTHS, THEN A HYBRID SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE, WORKING 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK.

NO RELOCATION OFFERED. ALL CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCAL TO HOUSTON, TX.

ICP BONUS: 10%

TOP SKILLS REQUIRED:

- MUST HAVE AT LEAST 8 YEARS OF OVERALL PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE

- MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF HANDS-ON PYTHON EXPERIENCE (ENSURE THIS IS CLEARLY SHOWN ON ALL RESUMES)

- MUST HAVE BUSINESS ACUMEN BEYOND DATA ANALYTICS (SOME OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE PREFERRED)

- MUST HAVE STRONG COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

- Good tenure

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1ST ROUND WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY VIA MS TEAMS, 2ND ROUND WILL BE IN-PERSON.

JOB ROLE: As a key member of the Operational Excellence Group, this position involves leveraging a strong background in analytics, consulting, and project management to drive process improvements and automation within the Aftermarket/Manufacturing domain.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Understand system relationships for the Aftermarket/Manufacturing and related processes, utilizing Python for data extraction and manipulation.

- Evaluate Aftermarket (Spares/Service/Repair) business processes, anticipating requirements, identifying improvement areas, and utilizing Python for data analysis and process optimization.

- Assist in developing and implementing systems solutions for process improvements and automation within the Operational Excellence group

- Provide supporting evidence using advanced analytics to guide the business user community.

- Assist and documenting change requirements for future process changes/improvements.

- Report ongoing business issues relating to processes/systems, leveraging Python for data-driven insights and reporting.

- Assist senior management to provide strategic direction and developing, implementing, and monitoring goals, objectives, priorities, and procedures relating to the organization, using Python for data-driven decision-making.

- Understand the Aftermarket (Spares/Service/Repair) strategy and working toward continuous business process improvements based on immediate and future business needs, utilizing Python for data analysis and process innovation.

- Apply process innovation to overcome organizational problems and drive efficiency.

- Complete set tasks within the Operational Excellence group's work areas, leveraging Python for data analysis and process optimization.

- Assist with design and reports with metrics used to demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness, identifying roadblocks, and assessing impact to project plans, using Python for data analysis and reporting.

- Develop priorities and communicate with support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as require.

- Participate in training where required.

- Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.

- Carry out job requirements in accordance with established procedures and specifications.

- Be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to HSE.

- Responsible for and the authority to maintain and promote a safe working environment in accordance with the appropriate HSE procedure(s).

- Participate in actions which promote a safety and quality culture within NOV.

- Comply with all NOV Company and Quality, Health Safety Environmental polices & procedures.

- Ensure compliance of the company’s overall objectives

- Other duties as assigned by management and leadership within operational excellent group.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a business process-related role, with a strong background in consulting, project management, and Python for data analysis and automation.

- Exceptional conceptual thinking skills, with a global mindset and expertise in Python for data analysis and process optimization

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and process optimization, with a solid proficiency in Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel. Proficiency with Excel formulas, pivot tables, and graphing

- Strong IS skillset in non-Microsoft applications, for data analysis, automation, and visualization

- Experience with different methods for dealing with large, multi-dimensional data sets, including relational databases, SQL, and ETL

- Highlight critical path activities that can affect project deadlines/deliverables

- Maintain a high degree of situation awareness, leveraging Python for data analysis and insight generation.

- Arrange remote meetings and work groups with business leaders and/or SMEs in a matrixed organization

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

- Action-oriented, goal-driven, with a clear analytical mindset and the skills to work in an agile manner to accommodate business requirements, leveraging Python for data-driven decision-making and automation.

- Excellent listening, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with self-motivation and strong problem-solving capabilities, both as an individual and as part of a team/workgroup.

- Able to influence others/build consensus with peers and business, with a strong background in consulting, project management, and Python for data analysis and automation.