Hydrogen Business Analyst I

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future

Torrance, California

At Honda, our Decarbonization Business Unit is leading the charge in transforming energy products and services to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to achieve Honda's Triple Zero goals: 100% carbon-neutral products, 100% resource circularity, and 100% use of clean energy. We are committed to building a skilled, knowledgeable, and engaged team to drive these initiatives forward.

As a Business Analyst focused on grants and funding opportunities within the Decarbonization Business Unit, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and commercialization of decarbonization technologies. Your responsibilities will include identifying, applying for, and managing grants and funding opportunities that align with our strategic objectives. You will conduct market analysis, develop business strategies, manage projects, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Internally, you will work with departments such as R&D, Finance, Marketing, and Strategy to gather data, develop business plans, and manage decarbonization projects. You will provide regular reports on market trends, project progress, and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Externally, you will build and maintain relationships with agencies, research institutions, and commercial partners. Your role will involve gathering market intelligence, monitoring policy updates, and identifying partnership opportunities to position Honda as a leader in the decarbonization sector.

Honda is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through our Triple Action to Zero approach. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of Honda's journey toward sustainable mobility and clean energy solutions. As a Business Analyst, you will be crucial in driving the strategy and execution of decarbonization initiatives, directly contributing to Honda's environmental and sustainability goals. Join us in crafting a more responsible and sustainable future     
 

• Grant Research/Proposal Mgmt (40%): Identify grants for Honda's decarbonization. Maintain grant database.
• Application Process: Oversee grant applications, coordinate with internal teams, ensure strategic alignment and timely submissions.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Partner with external entities for support, maintain relationships with funders for new opportunities.
• Market Research/Industry Analysis (15%): Analyze market trends and opportunities in hydrogen/decarbonization.
• Data Synthesis: Interpret market data for strategic decisions, create reports on market insights.
• Competitive Analysis: Track competitor strategies, update leadership on market dynamics.
• Stakeholder Engagement (15%): Build and maintain relationships with key partners; engage to align with Honda's goals.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Enhance collaboration among R&D, finance, marketing, and strategy; lead meetings for project alignment.
• External Representation: Advocate Honda's decarbonization efforts at events and meetings.
• Strategic Decision Support (10%): Offer data insights for strategic decarbonization investments; present business cases and risk assessments.
• Scenario Planning: Analyze strategic impacts using forecasting and advanced analytics.
• Reporting and Communication (10%): Deliver clear reports on market trends and project status; ensure tailored communication for all stakeholders.
• Transparent Communication: Enhance cross-departmental communication for project alignment and informed decisions. Implement strategies to update stakeholders on progress.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor business processes for improvement areas and propose solutions. Analyze and document processes to pinpoint inefficiencies.
• Post-Implementation Reviews: Evaluate project success and collect feedback for enhancements. Create action plans from reviews to improve future outcomes.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Keep abreast of industry standards and new technologies for better processes and outcomes. Apply and assess improvements for continuous optimization.
• Industry Engagement and Networking: Engage in industry events for trends and networking in hydrogen and decarbonization. Share Honda's advancements to boost visibility.
• Network Building: Establish industry contacts for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Utilize connections for new collaborative opportunities and partnerships.
• Requirements Definition and Management: Work with stakeholders to define project requirements aligned with business objectives. Clearly document these requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, engineering, economics, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field.

Professional experience:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in business analysis, market research, or related roles, with a focus on the energy sector, sustainable technologies, or related fields.
  • autonomous work capability: demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate ambiguous work environments, effectively balancing multiple projects and priorities.
  • market research and financial analysis: prior experience in conducting in-depth market research, financial modeling, and feasibility studies to inform business decisions. Experience in grant research and proposal development is a plus.
  • relationship management: proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including industry associations, vendors, governmental bodies, and grant agencies.
  • stakeholder engagement: experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration within a corporate setting to ensure strategic alignment across different projects and initiatives.
  • technical proficiency: basic proficiency in using data analysis tools, as well as essential software in the ms office suite (excel, powerpoint, and word) for tasks including but not limited to report creation, data visualization, and professional correspondence.
  • communication skills: excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to convey intricate details in an understandable and compelling manner to various audiences, including executives and technical experts.
  • project execution: a verified history of effectively contributing to the successful execution of projects, achieving business objectives, and meeting or exceeding key performance indicators.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated experience in continuously monitoring and improving business processes, implementing innovative solutions, and conducting post-implementation reviews to assess project success and gather feedback for future enhancements.

• Primarily office work with up to 25% travel
• 2 days or less per week in office; 80% option to work remotely  
• Proposal Development and Review: The Business Analyst will allocate approximately 40% of their time to researching, writing, and reviewing grant proposals. This will involve collaborating with different departments, gathering necessary information, and ensuring proposals align with grant criteria.
• Administrative Duties and Collaboration: About 35% of the Business Analyst's time will be office-based, focusing on tasks such as administrative duties, liaising with various departments, maintaining a database of grant opportunities, tracking grant application deadlines, and coordinating meetings with potential funding entities.  
• Research, Training, and Industry Engagement: The Business Analyst will spend approximately 20% of their time staying updated on grant policies, attending workshops, training sessions, or webinars related to grant writing and policy updates. Additionally, attending industry events, conferences, and possibly traveling to these events will be an essential aspect of their role to gather information from various sources to support grant applications and to network with industry peers.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
•    Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
•    Paid Overtime
•    Regional Bonus (when applicable)
•    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
•    Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
•    Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
•    Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
•    Advancement Opportunities
•    Career Mobility  
•    Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
•    Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:
•    Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
•    Lifestyle Account
•    Childcare Reimbursement Account
•    Elder Care Support
•    Wellbeing Program
•    Community Service and Engagement Programs
•    Product Programs
•    Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.