Business Intelligence Sr Analyst

The Business Intelligence Senior Analyst, Economic & Industry Insights, executes data-driven analysis and builds AI-powered analytical workflows that support the Senior Director in delivering actionable insights to Cox Automotive's executive leadership, business units, customers, and the automotive industry s role combines hands-on data work with a growing emphasis on leveraging AI and automation to scale the team's analytical capacity.

The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative skills and a forward-leaning approach to AI. You will work with large-scale proprietary and third-party datasets-using AI-assisted tools and workflows-to extract, transform, and analyze data that illuminates automotive industry trends. Success requires intellectual curiosity, comfort working independently with data, and a willingness to continuously adopt new AI tools and methodologies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Source, extract, clean, transform, and analyze data from proprietary and third-party sources. Maintain and update recurring datasets, reports, and presentations on established production schedules.
• Build, maintain, and improve AI-powered data pipelines, automated reporting workflows, and analytical tools-including connecting large language models and coding assistants to production data environments (e.g., Snowflake).
• Apply statistical and econometric methods to identify trends, test hypotheses, and quantify relationships across economic and automotive variables. Translate findings into concise reports and visualizations.
• Evaluate, test, and implement generative AI tools and automation frameworks to enhance analytical productivity. Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows.
• Manage data flow, processing, storage, and quality assurance across key datasets critical to team deliverables.
• Contribute to recurring published data products-proprietary indices, market reports, and analytical frameworks-tracking key industry metrics including sales volumes, transaction prices, inventory levels, affordability, and credit conditions.
• Provide analytical support to the Senior Director on recurring deliverables, ad-hoc research requests, and strategic projects. Support the Chief Economist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. Occasional travel may be required.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
• Minimum requirement of Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science required + 4 years of related experience OR Master's degree with minimum 2 years related experience OR Ph.D. with 1+ years related experience. (Masters Degree or above preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Business Intelligence preferred
• High preference for Atlanta based candidates; open to individuals based in Georgia within a drivable distance to Atlanta that are open to being onsite a minimum 6+ times a month at short notice (not set schedule) for team meetings, etc. (required)
• Strong statistical literacy and data profiling skills to independently assess data quality and explanatory power.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis; experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake or AWS preferred).
• Experience with statistical or econometric software and/or visualization tools such as Python, R, Tableau, Power BI or Alteryx.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in applying AI/ML tools-including generative AI, large language models, and automation frameworks-to accelerate data analysis and content production. Experience connecting AI to live data environments (e.g., Snowflake) is a strong plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Intellectual curiosity with a growth mindset toward AI and emerging technologies. Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment while capable of working independently.
• Any experience related to economics or market research a plus
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Must be comfortable with at least 10% travel domestically

USD 89,400. per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and…