Business Associate, Data Analyst
Job Description
Position Overview
Technomics is a growing employee‑owned decision analytics company that specializes in cost and economic analysis to facilitate better decisions faster. We enable a wide range of clients across the Federal government—from senior level policy makers to program managers—to choose smartly, buy effectively and operate efficiently. We deliver practical, credible and defensible results offering actionable insights by applying data‑driven and analytics‑based approaches combined with multidisciplinary talent, subject matter experts, and tangible, repeatable assets.
Associates learn problem‑solving principles, processes and methods and complementary software applications to support client engagements while having a direct impact on client deliverables and interacting directly with clients. Your work will be guided closely by more experienced team members. Our employee‑owners pride themselves on their ability to apply deep analytical rigor and innovative thought to assist clients in solving challenging resource planning and management problems.
Location: Troy, MI.
Technomics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a thorough understanding of your clients and their needs; overall project objectives and how your work contributes to these objectives; as well as how other team members’ work interrelates with your own.
- Collect, organize, evaluate, and understand the context of both quantitative and non‑quantitative data required to solve specific client problems.
- Develop methodologies or approaches to address client problems using quantitative techniques (e.g., regression, optimization, simulation), visualization techniques such as Technomics’ Galaxy Charts, and other applicable methods.
- Implement methodologies by developing tools such as Excel‑based models to generate analytical results.
- Prepare written documentation (e.g., technical reports, memoranda, and presentations) detailing data and analytical techniques used, results obtained, and associated insights and recommendations.
- Verbally explain and defend in‑process and final work to colleagues and clients in both informal and formal settings.
- Develop proficiency in various software applications to efficiently and transparently solve client problems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or business) or in a field that fosters problem solving, structured thought, and creativity. Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
- Self‑starter who is creative, inquisitive, and quantitative, and enjoys solving challenging problems in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical work both in writing and verbally.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Strong interest in solving government resource allocation problems.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work products concurrently.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain a minimum of Secret security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Interest in contributing to the success of an employee‑owned company that offers you a stake in the business.