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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