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Portfolio Optimization Business Analyst

Full Time · In Office · Essex, Connecticut (USA)

$75,000–$90,000 · Posted Aug 12, 2026

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Portfolio Optimization Business Analyst

Job Location: Essex, CT

Hybrid Schedule: 3 Days in Office/ 2 Days Remote

Job Summary:

The Portfolio Optimization Business Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of product-related business intelligence and the effectiveness of associated processes that touch virtually all areas of the organization. The Analyst works in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, global business environment, successfully juggling multiple, simultaneous, high-priority projects and processes. S/he: translates price strategies, contractual and product line requirements into efficient operational processes (i.e. business rule-based automated pricing routines, data structure for new transactions such as surplus, pipeline data, etc.). S/he maintains and manages data and classification across pricing and product assortment S/he: performs commercial and data analysis to support product line and customer management and new business opportunities. S/he: leads the execution and continuous improvement of key product line management processes (i.e. assortment review, dead stock review, win-rate review). Analysts add core value by taking ownership to offer and drive efficient, innovative, and effective product-related data and process solutions.

Requirements for Success:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

3-4 Years of Related Work Experience in Business Analytics or Data Science

Ability to develop robust tools for performance tracking and operational analysis within Excel and Power BI required

Strong skills in interpreting data trends and converting insights into practical, scalable solutions required

Market Research

Advanced Math Skills

** Proponent, Inc. does not provide employment sponsorship. Must be a authorized for work in the US **

Our Company Culture:

As an employee-owned company for more than 30 years, we have learned that when we listen to our employees and do what is best for them, our success becomes the success of our customers and suppliers. Ownership is deeply ingrained throughout the company, and this creates a culture where employees have a strong personal investment in the company’s success. This in turn leads to actions driven by values rather than rules, and a commitment to upholding the values of integrity, agility, empathy, and intelligence.

Benefits and Perks of joining the team:

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Vacation, Sick, and Holidays

Good work-life balance

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Portfolio Optimization Business Analyst

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