Testing Analyst

Concannon Business Consulting (CBC) is looking for a Testing Analyst who will provide limited part-time support on a contractor basis. This role will support our large automotive client in the Plano, TX area and will consist of both field/local support and some on-site requirements for vehicle testing purposes. 

About Us

CBC is a boutique organization with offices in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Philadelphia. We are a growing firm and offer our team advantages not often found with larger organizations, such as: ability to work with marquee clients, skills enhancement, and ideal work/life balance. 

About the Position

The Testing Analyst will support testing activities and will interact with various business stakeholders. Below are the responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with both internal and external third-parties to schedule and perform testing on select vehicles based on availability and planned testing use cases
• Perform road and drive testing and gather feedback to report accurate results in select formats (e.g. Excel and PostMan). 
• Testing does include physical responsibilities (e.g. opening vehicle hood, resetting vehicle by accessing battery, emptying and refilling fuel tank, following specific instructions) 
• Work with various groups to obtain testing vehicles including coordination and planning strategies
• Work directly with key stakeholders to identify interdependencies and communicate schedules and progress
• Build positive relationships within department and with third parties
• Provide timestamp and geolocation results as needed

About You

This is what you should possess to be successful in this role:

• Ideally 3+ years of professional experience (hardware or vehicle testing preferred) 
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction 
• Capable of lifting 5-15 pounds (lifting force)
• Comfortable in an outdoor environment as the role does entail physically being at a gas station to conduct the testing and fuel filling process
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, time management and priority-setting skills
• Strong documentation/reporting skills 
• Experience working in a dynamic environment including multiple parties such as internal team members, business partners and external suppliers
• Collaborative team member who is willing to take initiative, adapt to changing responsibilities, and contribute in support roles to drive team success
• Flexibility with work schedule; open to more hours when vehicles are available to meet testing deadlines
• Must be local in the Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW) area and familiar with driving conditions
• Must be at least 21 years of age to meet commercial auto insurance policy requirements
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License and a clean driving record (commercial license)
• Fluent in English; must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Successful completion of a background check, clean driving record check, and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws