Auto Benchmarking Analyst

Job Description:

Title: Analyst, Auto Quality

Location: Remote - USA and/or Canada

Reports to: Vice President, Auto Quality Product Management

Vacancy: This is a new position

The Role:

As an Analyst within JD Power's Automotive Quality Product Management team, you will deliver high-impact data analysis, market research insights, and client-ready reporting that supports leading automotive manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers. This role blends advanced analytics, data storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role:

You will play a key role in translating complex automotive quality benchmarking data into meaningful insights that influence strategic decisions across the industry. Your analytical rigor and attention to quality will directly support client satisfaction, strengthen internal partnerships, and elevate the overall standard of deliverables within the organization.

What You'll Be Doing in This Role:

• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to support syndicated automotive research studies
• Develop high-quality, client-ready deliverables that communicate insights clearly and accurately
• Evaluate multiple data factors to solve diverse and complex business problems
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical methodologies, enhance deliverable quality, and generate efficiencies
• Partner cross-functionally with research production teams and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
• Validate and quality-check data outputs to maintain the highest standards of accuracy
• Utilize tools such as Excel, mTAB, SPSS, and PowerPoint to analyze, format, and present research findings
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications of This Role:

• Demonstrable experience in data analysis, market research, business intelligence, or related analytical functions, including experience working with complex datasets and cross-tabulation tools. Must be proficient in using Excel and SPSS; mTab experience is a plus
• Proficiency in developing executive-ready presentations using PowerPoint
• Exposure to the automotive industry or mobility sector is an asset
• Educational background in Data Science, Market Research, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with sound judgment in selecting methods and approaches
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting client-facing teams or responding to stakeholder requests is an asset
• Familiarity with Python is a plus

The Hiring Manager says:

"I'm looking for a forward-thinking self-starter who strives for excellence, works smart, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. Someone who can navigate a fast-paced, dynamic workload with confidence, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and is motivated by the automotive industry and where it is headed."

This position has a starting salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 per year. This is the range we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee's pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.

Company Mission

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients' toughest challenges.

Our Values

We POWER Our Customer's Success

We are Innovative, Collaborative and Grounded in Data

We Make Things Easy

We Get It Done

We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to tarecruitment@jdpa.com.

J.D. Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, J.D. Power has international sites and J.D. Power uses resources located throughout the world. J.D. Power may from time to time also use third parties to act on J.D. Power's behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within J.D. Power group of companies as well as to third parties acting on J.D. Power's behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where