Analyst - United States

*This role can be based anywhere in the US. Travel of 70%+ is required.

Allow us to introduce ourselves

 dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability, enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss+ we have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

The Role

dss+ services fall into three core areas—operational risk management, operational excellence, and sustainability—each bolstered by learning, development and culture change solutions and digital technologies. Teams around the globe work with clients in metals and mining, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, agriculture, food and beverage, industrial and manufacturing, and private equity.

You will work with leading industrial companies to improve their footprint, keep their people and communities safe, and deliver value to our clients, transforming their cultures, processes and capabilities for sustainable, long-term results and at all levels – from executives to operators.

We are currently hiring broadly at the Analyst level, with a particular focus on metals and mining, manufacturing, and oil and gas. We’re ideally looking for someone who’s worked in those specific industry sectors, but we’re always eager to connect with talented people whose paths might look a little different.

Responsibilities:

• Work on complex client engagements with experienced dss+ Consultants, Managers, and Industry subject-matter experts; gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations.

• Analyze data, operational processes, and risks to identify improvement opportunities

•  Participate in client meetings and workshops, helping frame problems and explore solutions

•  Support risk management discussions and help structure frameworks for operational risk analysis

• Track project progress, analyze KPIs, and support the delivery of key milestones

• Use tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI to analyze and visualize data

• Learn and apply new analytical tools and technologies as part of your development

 Qualifications:

• A self-starter, who is able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and must be driven to produce improvement initiatives both internally and with clients 

• You must have excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills to provide relevant recommendations and maintain high stakeholder satisfaction levels 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and team working attitude, to be able to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams

• High level of proficiency with PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Advanced Excel, Access, and ideally visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

• Willingness and ability to travel and work on client sites as required

• Interest in developing expertise across all aspects of our clients’ operations 

• Some prior exposure to consulting and/or industrial operations environment

• BA/BS in a business-related major or engineering.  A post-graduate qualification will be beneficial

At the highest level, you will have the chance to:

Live and breathe dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually, we are here to deliver value, walk our talk, keep learning, work in teams and be engaged. Read more about what we value here - https://www.consultdss.com/about/core-values/.

Plug into technical, regional, and global communities to build working relationships and a strong network of resources.

Advance the way the industry thinks, contributing to emerging dss+ IP, reusable assets, thought leadership and more.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.

Because we're 100% Purpose and mission driven – dedicated to protecting, transforming, and sustaining positive change – this role, and the resources you'll have, offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.

At dss+ we have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

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