Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of Race Strategy
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Race Strategy Analyst to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will be responsible for assisting development of strategy tools, processes, and analysis methods. Additional responsibilities include race strategy execution and event reporting. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities
- Race strategy preparation and execution (either trackside or at the factory)
- Analysing track data to assist in development of race strategy tools and infrastructure
- Assisting in development of competitor and tire analysis methods
- Assisting in development of operational processes
- Reporting on car and team performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent
- Previous motorsport experience is an advantage but not a requirement
- Demonstrable experience of data analysis and process development
- Demonstrable experience working in high pressure environments
- A mindset that looks to incorporate continuous improvements into every aspect of the job
- Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills
- The ability to think outside of the box, coming up with creative solutions to problems.
- Strong communicative and collaborative skills
- Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.