Data Management and Analytics Group - Data Analyst

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Job Description

In recent years, GM Information Technology has successfully executed the largest IT transformation in the history of the automotive industry, fully insourcing what once was a nearly completely outsourced IT function. Today GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops and maintains all IT infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM's global operations. From designing and building the next generation of electric and other vehicles to developing a world-class GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers unique enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as mobility, telematics, mission-critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, vehicle engineering and real-time computing. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed and business value.

ABOUT THE JOB:
Are you a data science geek with leadership skills? Can you lead a technical team and help us gain insights into our massive amounts of data pouring in every single day? Could you spend your days lost in a deep forest or hanging out on the branches of a decision tree?

Our Data Analytics team supports operational improvement and business decision-making through ad-hoc statistical analysis of curated enterprise data and self-constructed data sets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and maintain Master Data, Metadata, Data Management Repositories, Logical Data Models, and Data Standards

• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture

• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional business requirements

• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.

• Build industrialized analytic datasets and delivery mechanisms that utilize the data pipeline to deliver actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics

• Work with business partners on data-related technical issues and develop requirements to support their data infrastructure needs

• Create highly consistent and accurate analytic datasets suitable for business intelligence and data scientist team members

• Ability to manage strong relationships with IT and Business Partners, and effectively communicate with all

• Flexibility and persistence

Additional Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to being insightful and generally clever, you have at least 7 years of experience in most of the following:

• Big Data Tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.

• Mastery-level experience with databases: Advanced SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres and Cassandra

• Mastery-level in SQL: Oracle and Hive required; GP SQL would be a plus

• Soliciting and writing requirements

• Data mapping at the column level

• Stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc.

• Object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, ETL, etc.

• Advanced problem solving, persisting from root cause analysis through permanent resolution

• Automation and process improvement

• A demonstrable understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts

• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments

• Experience with BIS would be a plus

*Work location flexible - open to candidates in Detroit, Austin, and Atlanta

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.