Lead Analyst

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Lead Analyst works to support the Team Leader and Technical Specialists to ensure data flow and proper tasking within the team. This individual provides oversight to technicians and other analysts in support of the team leadership. This position will work individually and as part of a team to support data production in a ArcMap, CADD and Microstation environment; producing finalized data deliverables based on client requests. The Lead Analyst has knowledge of all aspects of the workflow and performs rigorous QA/QC and assists in training of analysts and technicians. A Lead Analyst produces consistent finished products and works to develop process efficiencies and improve methodologies.

• All listed Analyst responsibilities
• Demonstrates leadership
• Report Creation
• Takes ownership of work within the team for execution and QA/QC
• Sets priorities and goals along one of the following NV5G focal career paths of operations, management, or technical.

Management Focus:

• Aware of the status of all projects within the team
• Assists the Associate and Team Lead with detailed tracking and evaluation of projects, ETCs, workflow management and tasking
• Strong understanding of utilization rates
• Ability to understand project contracts and scope of work
• Effectively motivates associates across all levels
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasking within the team
• Provides direction to associates across all levels
• Aids in hiring new team members
• Assists in the monitoring of Management KPIs
  ○ Utilization rate
  ○ Effective rate
  ○ Project performance
  ○ Deadlines & benchmarks
  ○ LEAN parameters for entire workflow (regardless of discipline):
• Value-add vs Non-value-add efficiency ratio
• Data production velocity

Technical Focus:

• Demonstrates good judgment in the selection of the methods and techniques in problem resolution and troubleshooting
• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to take complex information and convey it easily
• Ability to improve data processes
• Performs rigorous QA/QC and data finalization practices
• Excellent technical ability with ESRI, CADD and vector-based software
• Ability to understand and apply Python and Visual Basic
• Produces data reports and final deliverables
• Ability to automate workflows and tasks
• Assists in the monitoring of Technical KPIs
  ○ Technical / Discipline workflow velocity
  ○ Technical / Discipline workflow value efficiency
• Takes initiative to improve processes and efficiencies
• Strong creative aptitude and ability to contribute to the development of the unique methods
• Develops or introduces new platforms, interfaces and technologies
• Can apply creative ideas in practical application
• BETA tests new software and methodologies
• Interaction with Products and Technology on current initiatives and goals shared with PS
• Assists in the monitoring of Innovation KPIs:
  ○ Production rate
  ○ First time right

Operations Focus:

• Works with the Team Leaders and Directors to:
  ○ Assist in process and protocol training
  ○ Assist in execution of internal projects and special initiatives
  ○ Creation of and implementation of special programs
  ○ Manage and support the day-to-day operations of the team
• Works with the Production Coordinator to:
  ○ Assist in contract review
  ○ Support planning and scheduling of internal projects / special initiatives
• Works with the Business Analyst to:
  ○ Track strategic and operational KPIs
  ○ Assist in process improvement
  ○ Maintain as-is documentation
• Works with the Operations Analyst to:
  ○ Prepare cost estimations
  ○ Identify and analyze cost trends
  ○ Assist in project retrospectives
  ○ Engage and coordinate with other CFTs, Acquisition, and Sales
• Assists in the monitoring of Operational KPIs pertaining to strategic implementation:
  ○ Production
  ○ Agility
  ○ Goal targets vs actual

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Consistently produces precise and accurate work
• Maintains excellent data management and file organization practices
• Develops resolution and accuracy statistical analysis
• Demonstrates problem solving ability across software platforms
• Shows flexibility when being tasked
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Provides oversight of tasking to ensure benchmarks and priorities are met
• Shows aptitude for utilizing multiple geospatial software programs
• Demonstrates efficiency, accuracy in tasks, and organization
• Able to learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress
• Strong writing skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and limited direction
• Strong critical thinking skills

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.