Job#: 3020676 Job Description: Position Description: Data AnalystLocation: Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite in SE Michigan
Duration: Long-Term Contract
OverviewThe Data Analyst will support business planning, sales strategy, and risk management functions by performing detailed analysis and modeling of used vehicle residual values, auction pricing trends, and key market drivers. This role is responsible for developing forecasting models, generating insights, and delivering clear analytical outputs to stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain statistical and machine learning models to quantify relationships between auction prices and the drivers of used vehicle residual values.
- Produce accurate used vehicle residual value forecasts to support critical business processes.
- Analyze and decompose residual value gaps across brands and vehicle lines to identify competitive positioning and market dynamics.
- Create data visualizations and prepare presentation materials for leadership and business partners.
- Integrate advanced analytical tools, new data sources, and modern methodologies to enhance pricing and forecasting accuracy.
- Execute descriptive and inferential ad-hoc analyses for management in a timely and insightful manner.
- Interpret model outputs to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
Required Skills- Python
- Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
- Statistics
- Data Analytics
- Dashboard development (data visualization tools)
- Forecasting methodologies
Required Experience- Up to 2 years of experience in a relevant analytical, data science, or automotive domain.
Preferred Experience- 3+ years in the automotive industry, particularly in used-vehicle market analytics or related fields.
Education- Required: Master's Degree
- Preferred: Master's Degree
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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