Data Analyst – Fleet Operations & Analytics
The Data Analyst for Fleet Operations & Analytics at Confidential Client is responsible for analyzing diverse operational datasets related to autonomous vehicle fleet performance to identify trends and actionable insights. This role involves developing and maintaining dashboards and KPI reports, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making within a 6-month contract based in Foster City, CA.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Autonomous Vehicle / Technology.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is a contract Data Analyst role supporting fleet operations and analytics for a Confidential Client in the autonomous-vehicle / technology space. You'll turn operational telemetry and service data into reliable dashboards, KPIs, and actionable insights that improve vehicle readiness, mission success, and operational efficiency.
- Analyze vehicle telemetry, service & maintenance logs, dispatch activity, and other operational datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
- Build, maintain, and improve dashboards, recurring reports, and KPI solutions covering fleet performance, vehicle readiness, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Fleet Ops, Safety, Remote Assist, Engineering, Product) to translate operational needs into measurable analyses and reporting solutions.
- Validate data quality, investigate inconsistencies, and create well-documented, structured datasets to enable self-service analytics.
- Identify and communicate process-improvement opportunities and help automate recurring reporting workflows.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field, plus 3+ years of experience in data analysis, BI, reporting, or a related analytics role.
- Strong proficiency with SQL for querying, transforming, and preparing data for reporting.
- Experience building dashboards and KPIs using BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI, or comparable platforms).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills — able to translate operational questions into measurable insights.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment and partnering closely with non-technical stakeholders.
Nice-to-Haves
- Proficiency with Python for data analysis and reporting workflows.
- Familiarity with Databricks or cloud data platforms.
- Prior experience with fleet operations analytics, telemetry data, or safety/performance analysis.
- Experience creating automated reporting pipelines and improving data quality practices.
Details & Compensation
- Employment type: CONTRACTOR
- Estimated duration: ~6 months (may be extended)
- Pay: Hourly rate commensurate with experience. The source posting lists an hourly estimate of $60.69/hr.
- Location: California (onsite or as required by the Confidential Client)
Why Join (via Careertakes)
Careertakes connects you to vetted roles at innovative clients in the Autonomous Vehicle / Technology space. You’ll work on real operational problems where your analysis directly improves fleet performance and safety. Applicants may also receive access to other matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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