Strategic Development Analyst

Academy Fire Life Safety offers national one‑stop fire and life safety services through our network of self‑perform districts and trusted vendor partners. Our experienced account managers ensure clients across the country receive the same quality service for fire safety systems. We combine unmatched industry knowledge and scale with personal service and accountability.

Join our team with over 80 years in business and two decades serving hundreds of national and regional account customers. Academy Fire offers unparalleled expertise in the management of multi‑site fire and life safety protection. Through our customer service centers in New York and California, we provide coverage 24/7, 365 days a year.

When you join Academy Fire you will receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short and long‑term disability
• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
• Full‑time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long‑term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
• Collaborative culture & environment
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

We are seeking a Strategic Development Analyst to support our Vendor Relations and Strategic Partnerships teams. This role plays a critical part in driving Gross Margin improvement and enhancing Vendor Performance through data analysis, reporting, and actionable insights. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable translating complex data into clear, business‑focused recommendations.

• Analyze business and market data to identify trends, performance drivers, and opportunities for improvement
• Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports
• Design and maintain intuitive dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support the review and ongoing management of vendor agreements
• Consolidate and maintain visibility into key monthly and annual vendor milestones
• Support service owner forums by tracking action items, ownership, and follow‑up activities
• Partner cross‑functionally to provide insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to look beyond the obvious
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Customer‑focused mindset with a professional and collaborative approach
• Consistent, reliable, and ethical in work habits and conduct

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  , including Pivot Tables, Macros, and Power Pivot
• Strong experience with Power BI and other reporting or business intelligence tools
• Experience creating dashboards and performance metrics for business teams
• Ability to present data in a clear, concise, and actionable manner

• Experience supporting vendor management, strategic partnerships, procurement, or finance teams
• Background in analytics, business intelligence, finance, or a related field

This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact by shaping vendor strategy and performance through data‑driven insights. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional leaders in a collaborative environment where analysis directly influences business outcomes.

Successful completion of a drug test and pre‑employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Academy Fire Life Safety.

For consideration, please apply online.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.

Salary

60,000 USD

65,000 USD