General Motors

Safety Field Investigations - Data Analyst

General Motors • $88K — $105K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience may suffice.
  • 5+ years of relevant analytical experience or technical proficiency.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and lead teams to consensus.
  • High analytical ability in complex problem-solving contexts.
  • Proficiency in SQL and large dataset analysis.
  • Hands-on experience in data engineering with Databricks and Hadoop.
  • Experience in building data pipelines and performing data preprocessing.
  • Familiarity with Tableau and Power BI for dashboard creation.
  • Proficiency with Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead VIN population analysis to determine vehicle eligibility and support customer strategies.
  • Design, maintain, and improve data pipelines supporting analytics and decision-making.
  • Preprocess, cleanse, and validate data to enhance quality for analysis.
  • Develop cost estimates and models for financial accruals and planning.
  • Create internal reports and communications for stakeholders at global and regional levels.
  • Oversee the administration and governance of the Global SFI database and tools.
  • Build dashboards and self-service reporting solutions to monitor performance trends.
  • Analyze datasets using SQL, Databricks, Pandas, and NumPy to automate insights generation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and drive consensus.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility in reporting to the office.
  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

The Safety Field Investigations (SFI) Data Analyst supports Global Field Action Execution by leading data analysis, reporting, and data pipeline activities that improve field action decision-making and operational execution. This role builds on the current SFI Analyst scope by combining VIN population analysis, cost modeling, internal reporting, and database support with modern data engineering and visualization capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving ability, works effectively across global teams, and can translate complex operational and engineering data into actionable business insights.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Lead field action VIN population analysis and definition to determine vehicle eligibility, support customer contact strategy, and help complete required documentation.
  • Design, maintain, and improve data pipelines and data workflows that support field action analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making.
  • Perform data preprocessing, cleansing, validation, and feature engineering to improve data quality and usability for analysis.
  • Develop cost estimates and analytical models to support corporate financial accruals and business planning.
  • Create and distribute internal field performance and field action communications for global and regional stakeholders.
  • Support the administration, enhancement, and data governance of the Global SFI database and related analytical tools.
  • Build dashboards, scorecards, and self-service reporting solutions using Tableau and Power BI to monitor field action performance and trends.
  • Use SQL, Databricks, Hadoop, Pandas, and NumPy to analyze large datasets, automate recurring analysis, and generate actionable insights.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and global teams to solve complex problems, align on data definitions, and drive consensus on key decisions.
  • Apply knowledge of automotive engineering terms, systems, and components to interpret data and support field action execution.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • 5+ years of related experience or demonstrated proficiency in analytical and technical roles.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve highly complex problems, and lead teams to consensus when needed.
  • High level of analytical ability, especially when working with unusual or difficult problems.
  • Strong experience with SQL and data analysis in large, complex datasets.
  • Hands-on experience with data engineering and big data environments such as Databricks and Hadoop.
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and performing data preprocessing and feature engineering.
  • Experience creating dashboards and visual analytics using Tableau and Power BI.
  • Proficiency with Python-based analytics tools such as Pandas and NumPy.
  • Strong estimating, planning, and organizational skills.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Experience with automotive components and systems.
  • Experience with GM systems such as QDAP and other performance integration-related applications.
  • Experience with GM Data Structure
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, or other analytical tools.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Experience developing enterprise data models, automated reporting, or scalable analytics solutions in operational environments.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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