Configuration Analyst (Freelance)

<p>At AKQA we are working with a leading global car manufacturer. We are building a new team which will be bringing new vehicle models and annual updates to market through the client's digital vehicle configuration platform. We are hiring meticulous and analytical Config Analysts, to drive the critical function of data transformation and validation within this process. </p> <p>The Configuration Analyst plays a central role in transforming raw product data into configurator-ready formats. This position ensures the accurate representation of vehicle specifications and market-specific content, from initial data ingestion and master build creation through to market localisation, rigorous quality assurance, and seamless handover to other parties. The Config Analyst manages complex datasets, applies intricate business rules, and collaborates across various internal and external stakeholders to deliver a flawless configurator experience. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>ROLE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Inputs and Master Build Creation: </li> <ul> <li>Collect and process diverse data files from various client stakeholders / product teams, including:</li> <ul> <li>Product Specifications (Options Master): A complex Excel file detailing full specifications, standard/optional features, and initial business rules. </li> <li>Add-ons / Accessories: Data on retailer-fit add-on parts, including availability and applicability rules. </li> <li>Pricing: Priced specification versions containing list prices for products and all optional features for specific markets. </li> <li>Technical Data: Technical Data Sheets from client engineering teams, listing technical specifications by variant. </li> <li>Other Data: Briefs for "Curated Choices" and "Key Features," translation/copy decks, and digital/creative asset requirements.</li> </ul> <li>Supplement and manipulate raw input data to optimize for the front-end application. </li> <li>Create and maintain a master "International" build using a proprietary configuration tool, capturing the full superset (150%) specification across all possible variants, features, and options for all markets</li> <li>Quality assurance testing of the master build in the configurator UI.</li> </ul> <li>Market Localisation, Quality Assurance, and Handover: </li> <ul> <li>Tailor the master build for individual markets by applying market-specific applicability rules (Standard, Optional, Not Available) based on the relevant section of the specifications master. </li> <li>Integrate market-specific pricing by loading pricing files to apply local currency and prices.</li> &lt