Cost and Data Analysis Systems Specialist

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

 The Cost and Data Analysis Systems Specialist (Costing Systems Administrator/Developer) at General Motors is responsible for developing and maintaining cost and data analysis tools for the Program Product Cost Optimization group. This role requires collaboration with internal teams (IT, cost estimation, cost knowledge management, value chain engineering) and external software suppliers. The position involves managing multiple projects, using initiative and creativity, and developing systems to standardize processes and deliver six sigma cost models. The specialist will work with cutting-edge automotive technologies and experts.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze, organize, and understand large datasets.

• Develop analytics tools and AI solutions using Python, R, C/C++, SQL, and Java.

• Utilize statistical and analytics software: Matlab, Tableau, QlikView, Excel (Advanced), PHStat, SAS 9.4, Amazon Quicksight, SAP ERP 6.0, Neo4J, ArcGIS, Power BI.

• Maintain and enhance software for cost estimations.

• Mentor Cost Estimators in data analysis.

• Manage data related to piece cost and vendor tooling.

• Collaborate with the GPSC Cost Knowledge Management team.

• Travel domestically or internationally for training and collaboration.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 3-5 years of experience in automotive cost estimating, manufacturing, product design/engineering, purchasing, or business analytics.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Master's degree in Business Analytics with a concentration in Statistics.

• Experience in financial evaluation of technical concepts and understanding of production processes.

• Knowledge of automotive industry trends, including new technologies, autonomous driving, electrification, and additive manufacturing.

• Proficiency in advanced software languages for building AI solutions and analytics tools.

• Ability to learn and use commercially available Cost Estimation software.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy and complexity.

• Leadership skills to drive change, resolve conflicts, and influence without direct authority.

• Strong analytical skills to solve unique and complex problems using data-driven analysis.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with global team members and cross-functional peers.

• Experience in developing supplier component quotes for OEMs.

• Manufacturing or launch experience in an automotive setting (OEM, tier 1 or tier 2).

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost factors such as labor, burden, material, SG&A, and profit.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition p