Analyst, Strategic Initiatives Data and Business at Carrington Mortgage

United States

$95k - $120k

<p><strong>Come join our amazing team&nbsp;and work remote from home!</strong></p><p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Responsible for supporting enterprise initiatives sponsored by the Executive Committee by translating strategic objectives into actionable, data-informed solutions. Acting as an internal consultant, this role partners with business leaders, project managers, analytics, and IT teams to design, document, prioritize, and execute initiatives that drive long-term business value. Responsibilities are not focused on routine report production. Instead, emphasizes strategic problem-solving, requirements gathering, and data governance. Perform all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The target pay range for this position is $95,000.00 to $120,000.00.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What you’ll need:</strong></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Strategic Initiative Execution &amp; Problem Solving</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Team member responsible for execution of high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives from concept through implementation.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Translate executive priorities into clear problem statements, business requirements, and measurable outcomes.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Use structured problem-solving to resolve business challenges, evaluate options, and deliver data-informed recommendations.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Identify and address gaps between current business operations and executive goals.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with business, IT, analytics, vendors, and other delivery partners.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner with Project Managers, IT and analytics teams to prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies, and align work to technology roadmaps.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead requirements gathering by engaging business stakeholders to understand current processes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Own and maintain high-quality documentation including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, data mappings, and solution designs.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop use cases, track requirements, manage assumptions, and ensure solution alignment throughout the project lifecycle.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Create functional specifications for new or enhanced systems, reports, analytics, and processes.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide recommendations on data, analytics, reporting, and process solutions.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate existing data assets, reports, dashboards, and analytical processes; recommend scalable improvements.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support and promote data governance practices, including consistent data definitions, business rules, documentation, and appropriate data usage.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Use SQL and analytical tools to explore data, validate logic, and support solution development.</span></span></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Requirements, Solution Design &amp; Documentation</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead requirements gathering by engaging business stakeholders to understand current processes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Own and maintain high-quality documentation including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, data mappings, and solution designs.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop use cases, track requirements, manage assumptions, and ensure solution alignment throughout the project lifecycle.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Create functional specifications for new or enhanced systems, reports, analytics, and processes.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide recommendations on data, analytics, reporting, and process solutions.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate existing data assets, reports, dashboards, and analytical processes; recommend scalable improvements.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support and promote data governance practices, including consistent data definitions, business rules, documentation, and appropriate data usage.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Use SQL and analytical tools to explore data, validate logic, and support solution development.</span></span></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Data, Analytics &amp; Governance</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide recommendations on data, analytics, reporting, and process solutions.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate existing data assets, reports, dashboards, and analytical processes; recommend scalable improvements.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support and promote data governance practices, including consistent data definitions, business rules, documentation, and appropriate data usage.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES:</strong></span></span></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strategic and forward-thinking mindset</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Solution-oriented with strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills, able to simplify complex, ambiguous issues into executable solutions.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong documentation, prioritization, and execution skills</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sound judgment related to data usage, quality, and governance.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent presentation and communication skills, including management-level communication.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to learn and understand all aspects of the business process, key performance drivers, and operational report metrics.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Two plus (2+) years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, consulting, or related roles</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of data structures, analytical concepts, and reporting logic.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to read, write, and interpret code (e.g., SQL, Python, or similar)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with IT, analytics, and project management teams.</span></span></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with AI-enabled analytics, automation, or decision-support solutions, preferred.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or modern cloud data platforms, preferred.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data quality practices, or metadata management, preferred.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in Mortgage, Real Estate, Title, Financial Services, or similarly regulated industries, preferred.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies, preferred.</span></span></p></li></ul><p><strong>Our Company:</strong></p><p>Carrington Mortgage Holdings is a holding company whose primary businesses include asset management, mortgages, real estate transactions and real estate logistics. Collectively, the businesses are vertically and horizontally integrated, and provide a broad range of real estate services encompassing nearly all aspects of single-family residential real estate transactions in the United States.&nbsp; Guided by a leadership team with a wealth of industry experience and guided by a consistent philosophy, Carrington maintains the necessary infrastructure to ensure stability and maximize value during any market cycle. We hope you’ll consider joining our growing team of uniquely talented professionals as we transform residential real estate. To read more visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carringtonhc.com/" target="_blank">www.carringtonhc.com</a>.</p><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family. Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.</li><li>Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.</li><li>Customized training programs to help you advance your career.</li><li>Employee referral bonuses so you’ll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.</li><li>Educational Reimbursement.</li><li>Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates. For more information about Carrington Charitable Foundation, and the organizations and programs, it supports through specific fundraising efforts, please visit:&nbsp;<u>carringtoncf.org.</u></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>