AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile

Senior Strategic Operations Analyst

Dallas, Texas, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationStatisticsProject ManagementFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelSAPOperations ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPPerformance ManagementIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • This individual will play a key role in supporting operational excellence, resource optimization, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning efforts across the organization.
  • This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed.
  • Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

Responsibilities

  • Develop financial and operational models that connect business performance metrics to organizational objectives.
  • Partner with business leaders to develop, implement, and track operational improvement initiatives.
  • Lead or support cross-functional projects focused on productivity improvements, resource utilization, process optimization, and business performance enhancement.
  • Analyze key operational metrics and performance indicators to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Conduct root cause analyses to identify drivers of operational challenges and develop solutions to improve outcomes.
  • Support forecasting, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation efforts across the organization.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT and Manufacturing Operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, dashboards, and recommendations to support business decision-making.
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide recommendations that support organizational goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, operations management, supply chain management, data analytics, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic operations, manufacturing operations and strategy, management consulting, operational excellence, supply chain analytics, corporate strategy, or related analytical roles.
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while performing analysis, reporting, and planning activities.
  • Education
  • MBA or relevant professional certifications preferred.
  • Experience
  • Experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives and performance improvement efforts.
  • Proven experience leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions and organizational outcomes.
  • Experience supporting complex manufacturing or industrial operations preferred.

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting operations within advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, electronics, defense, or similar production environments.
  • Strong understanding of business performance management, cost optimization, and operational efficiency principles.
  • Understanding of accounting in manufacturing environment (3-statements, chart of accounts), financial controls, inventory controls, and manufacturing costing.
  • Experience with process improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and performance measurement frameworks.
  • Experience working with enterprise systems, business intelligence tools, and large datasets.
  • Familiarity with KPI development, dashboard reporting, and operational performance analysis.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation

  • Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning activities.

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