Academy Fire Life Safety offers national one-stop fire and life safety services through our network of self-perform districts and trusted vendor partners. Our experienced account managers ensure clients across the country receive the same quality service for fire safety systems. We combine unmatched industry knowledge and scale with personal service and accountability.
Join our team with over 80 years in business and two decades serving hundreds of national and regional account customers. Academy Fire offers unparalleled expertise in the management of multi-site fire and life safety protection. Through our customer service centers in New York and California, we provide coverage 24/7, 365 days a year.
Benefits of joining Academy Fire Life Safety
When you join Academy Fire you will receive:
Competitive compensation
Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
Career Advancement Opportunities
Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
Company paid short and long-term disability
Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
Collaborative culture & environment
Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry
Strategic Development Analyst
About the Role
We are seeking a Strategic Development Analyst to support our Vendor Relations and Strategic Partnerships teams. This role plays a critical part in driving Gross Margin improvement and enhancing Vendor Performance through data analysis, reporting, and actionable insights. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable translating complex data into clear, business-focused recommendations.
What You'll Do
Analyze business and market data to identify trends, performance drivers, and opportunities for improvement
Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports
Design and maintain intuitive dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Support the review and ongoing management of vendor agreements
Consolidate and maintain visibility into key monthly and annual vendor milestones
Support service owner forums by tracking action items, ownership, and follow-up activities
Partner cross-functionally to provide insights that support strategic and operational decision-making
What We're Looking For
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to look beyond the obvious
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Customer-focused mindset with a professional and collaborative approach
Consistent, reliable, and ethical in work habits and conduct
Required Skills & Experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including Pivot Tables, Macros, and PowerPivot
Strong experience with Power BI and other reporting or business intelligence tools
Experience creating dashboards and performance metrics for business teams
Ability to present data in a clear, concise, and actionable manner
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting vendor management, strategic partnerships, procurement, or finance teams
Background in analytics, business intelligence, finance, or a related field
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact by shaping vendor strategy and performance through data-driven insights. You'll work closely with cross-functional leaders in a collaborative environment where analysis directly influences business outcomes.
Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.
We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Academy Fire Life Safety.
For consideration, please apply on-line.
Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.
Job Details
Pay Type Salary
Hiring Min Rate 60,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate 65,000 USD
