Business Development Analyst

Job Description:
 
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

This person will be responsible for diverse data analytics tasks including relevant data gathering and management, predictive modeling and conducting other statistical analyses

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Forecasting & Reporting

• Develop forecasting models for multiple business units, collaborating with internal client teams on data retrieval and model development
• Continuously enhance the forecasting models by exploring further external and internal data and new model designs
• Develop effective report designs and continuously improve them for internal users
   

Database Development & Management

• Develop and manage external market indicator database for diverse business dashboards & analyses
• Drive improvement and standardization across the company in knowledge base, processes, analysis, and data presentation
• Build and manage database of internal tracking research data

Primary & Secondary Data Analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of both primary and secondary research data
• Uncover meaningful insights from available data and provide a summary of findings in PowerPoint or Excel
• Run various statistical analyses to identify statistically meaningful results

Process Automation

• Develop automation process from data analysis to visualization for frequently produced deliverables
   

Other Responsibilities

• Perform data cleaning, analysis, and presentation design for other ad hoc analyses
• Get involved in team efforts of qualitative data analysis

JOB CRITERIA:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g. statistics, data science, mathematics, engineering, or related) is preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of analytical work experience required  
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and analytics tools required
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• MS Excel / PowerPoint – Advanced analysis, reporting, formatting, data manipulation and presentation
• Proficiency with business intelligence and / or analytics (SAS/SPSS, R, etc.) tools preferred
• Ability to interpret large data sets and apply complex principles, policies, terms, and procedures
• Ability to communicate strategic information, data, and results in a clear and understandable manner utilizing methods appropriate to various forums
• Effective working cross functionally in a geographically dispersed global organization
• Achievement-oriented and willing to put forth a high level of effort to produce results in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively adapt to or initiate change
• Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills
• Manages ad-hoc request queue and effectively prioritizes work based on business value
• Some domestic & international travel may be required (<10%)
   

Pentair Employee Core Values:  All employees must adhere to the following core values: customer first, accountability for performance, innovation and adaptability, positive energy, respect and teamwork, absolute integrity.

 

MAJOR JOB ACCOUNTABILITY: List the major accountabilities (outputs) in descending order of importance.  Assign a priority to each accountability (A=high; B=normal; C=low) and estimate the percent of time spent producing each output.  Most jobs can be described using 3 to 5 output statements.

Importance

Accountability

Time

Priority

1

Predictive analytics/business forecasting

40%

A

2

Market data and internal sales data management

30%

A

3

Ad hoc analytical projects

30%

B

4

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Much of the work will be in a normal office environment.  The ability to clearly and comfortably view, interpret and process information via a computer monitor for extended periods of time during normal working hours is required.  Some assignments will require extended periods in another plant/office location domestically. Some international travel may be required.

 

Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
• Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
• Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
• Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory