Strategy Operations Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Maintain a comprehensive overview of business operations and strategic initiatives across various lines of effort.

• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze operational, market, and planning data from cross-functional stakeholders.

• Draft initial business strategy and operations reports for review by senior team members and leaders.

• Assist in updating objectives and key results dashboards, quarterly business reviews, and the five-year business planning process.

• Create and uphold recurring analytical reports and visualizations that identify trends, relationships, risks, and potential business impacts.

• Work collaboratively with market intelligence, business development, functional teams, and external consultants to synthesize information regarding current and future markets, geopolitical developments, and global trends.

• Develop executive-ready presentations and written communications focusing on business strategy and operational performance.

• Coordinate planning inputs, milestones, and follow-up actions among stakeholders; identify issues and escalate risks or gaps.

• Utilize established policies, procedures, and analytical methods while suggesting enhancements to reporting and planning processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration, economics, data analytics, or a related field, along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong analytical, research, writing, and composition skills, with the capacity to synthesize information from various sources.

• Data literacy, including the ability to create clear graphs and visualizations, interpret trends, and differentiate correlation from causation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Power Query is a plus.

• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and produce reports, analyses, or presentations.

• Ability to manage diverse, moderately scoped assignments with minimal daily instruction and to exercise judgment within established practices.

• Capability to communicate clearly and professionally with cross-functional partners and leadership audiences.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• Preferred: experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

• Preferred: background in military operations, defense planning, national security, intelligence analysis, or related defense industry environments.

• Preferred: experience in supporting strategic planning, business operations, market analysis, performance reporting, or quarterly business reviews.

• Preferred: familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Automate, or Power Apps, along with SharePoint and Microsoft Lists, or demonstrated ability to rapidly develop proficiency with these tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive salary.

• Work-life balance.

• Business casual work environment.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

• Tuition assistance and support for student loans.

• Resources for wellness and employee assistance.

• Opportunities for employee stock purchase.

• Coverage for short-term and long-term disability.