Portfolio Optimization Business Analyst
Company: eb462e35-c67b-460b-a2cc-4e1965a28fe4
Location: Essex, Connecticut, United States
Salary: $75K – $95K a year
Work arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 2-5 years
Education: bachelor degree
Posted: 2026-10-27
Responsibilities
The analyst translates pricing strategies and contractual requirements into efficient operational processes while managing data classification. They also perform commercial analysis to support product line management and drive continuous improvement in key business processes.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of experience in business analytics or data science. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for performance tracking and operational analysis is required.
Skills
- Business analytics
- Data science
- Excel
- Power BI
- Performance tracking
- Operational analysis
- Data interpretation
- Market research
- Advanced math
- Pricing strategy
- Product line management
- Commercial analysis
- Data structure
- Process improvement
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Holidays
About this role
Portfolio Optimization Business Analyst
Job Location: Essex, CT
Hybrid Schedule: 3 Days in Office/ 2 Days Remote
Job Summary:
The Portfolio Optimization Business Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of product-related business intelligence and the effectiveness of associated processes that touch virtually all areas of the organization. The Analyst works in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, global business environment, successfully juggling multiple, simultaneous, high-priority projects and processes. S/he: translates price strategies, contractual and product line requirements into efficient operational processes (i.e. business rule-based automated pricing routines, data structure for new transactions such as surplus, pipeline data, etc.). S/he maintains and manages data and classification across pricing and product assortment S/he: performs commercial and data analysis to support product line and customer management and new business opportunities. S/he: leads the execution and continuous improvement of key product line management processes (i.e. assortment review, dead stock review, win-rate review). Analysts add core value by taking ownership to offer and drive efficient, innovative, and effective product-related data and process solutions.
Requirements for Success:
* Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
* 3-4 Years of Related Work Experience in Business Analytics or Data Science
* Ability to develop robust tools for performance tracking and operational analysis within Excel and Power BI required
* Strong skills in interpreting data trends and converting insights into practical, scalable solutions required
* Market Research
* Advanced Math Skills
Proponent, Inc. does not provide employment sponsorship. Must be a authorized for work in the US
Our Company Culture:
As an employee-owned company for more than 30 years, we have learned that when we listen to our employees and do what is best for them, our success becomes the success of our customers and suppliers. Ownership is deeply ingrained throughout the company, and this creates a culture where employees have a strong personal investment in the company’s success. This in turn leads to actions driven by values rather than rules, and a commitment to upholding the values of integrity, agility, empathy, and intelligence.
Benefits and Perks of joining the team:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan
* Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
* Good work-life balance