Auto Benchmarking Analyst

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.”

Salary

• Starting salary range: $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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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About JD Power

Welcome to JD Power Careers! JD Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, JD Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on JD Power to guide their customer‑facing strategies.