Contractors’ Warehouse —
Sr. Analyst, Building Services Fire & Life Safety

Position Purpose:

• The Senior Analyst role (Fire Pump Capital) will be responsible for leading the capital replacement program for The Home Depot's fire pump and fire pump controller assets and strategic initiatives related to fire protection systems.
• They must possess a high level of knowledge related to the fire industry along with understanding of NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 25 and/or NFPA 72.
• They must have an analytical ability to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills.
• Key responsibilities include but are not limited to cross functional project management of key asset replacement, vendor management and performance, effective communication to key contributors and other leaders, reviewing and understanding financial and operational data, and identifying trends in fire protection, budget management, and organizational skills.
• A successful Senior Analyst of Building Services will possess and demonstrate strong communication skills, Entrepreneurial spirit, project management and analytical ability, which will enable them to take the lead on proactive analytics related to fire protection systems.
• They must also possess an ability to navigate ambiguity and create their own strategic plans.
• The associate must have strong project management skills to implement program and process changes while working cross-functionally and communicating to internal and external business partners.
• The role will require a candidate that has very good communication and customer service skills to tailor messaging to various audiences while acting as a liaison between several functional groups.
• This role maintains an effective partnership with our vendor base, field leaders, including Regional/Senior Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, and will also require the associate to provide escalated support and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates
• Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis – develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization
• Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors
• Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge.
• Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to Store Operations Process Manager or Store Operations Business Manager (or Sr. Managers)
• No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience is preferred in the field of fire protection 
• High level of understanding of NFPA 13, 20, 25 and/or NFPA72 
• NICET certified Level I in Water Based Systems Layout, or Inspections and Testing of Water Based Systems 
• Competency in working with multiple jurisdictions throughout the US 
• Understanding of databases and reports necessary to prepare and present analysis utilizing Excel and PowerPoint 
• Ability to work cross-functionally and develop business partner relationships to achieve company goals
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Project management skills that include the ability to create short- and long-term strategies, including elements needed to execute set expectations
• Ability to manage budgets associated with both capital and expense spend
• Experience with process improvement and implementation, playing a leadership role
• Experience with managing either internal or external groups (ex. Vendors, teams, etc.) 
• Ability to influence others without direct authority
• Knowledge in analyzing data trends and reporting
• Ability to source and interpret data from a variety of applications
• Ability to learn and become sharp in various systems
• Desire to support and provide excellent customer service to field and internal partners including Regional/Senior Directors and Regional Vice Presidents 

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Experience leading high performing teams
• Consulting management and/or project management.
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
• Problem solving
• Strong Operations, Retail and/or field knowledge