University of Chicago
Program Operations Analyst
Chicago, IL, USA · Mid · Contract
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The bottom of this range ($60,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $66,893. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $83,221 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Operations Research Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Day to day, this position involves helping shape project and roadmap plans, identifying dependencies and risks, and keeping data and software releases on track.
- It also includes bringing the right people together and turning information into clear reports and proposals, in coordination with the Center's business operations and finance teams where needed.
- Along the way, the Program Operations Analyst will gain familiarity with the software development lifecycle, data center infrastructure management, cancer genomics, and how shared data accelerates research.
Responsibilities
- Support team planning for roadmaps and priorities, helping anticipate the dependencies and risks that shape the work ahead.
- Participate in data and software release processes, including release planning, tracking progress, helping resolve blockers, assessing schedule impacts, and communicating status, risks, and potential delays in a timely manner to teams and partners.
- Performs other related work as needed.
- The Program Operations Analyst collaborates with the team to think through open questions and help develop practical solutions.
Requirements
- include a college or university degree in related field.
Nice to have
- Experience coordinating projects, events, or programs, including planning timelines, working through obstacles, and supporting decision-making.
- Experience improving how teams stay organized and synthesizing information into clear, actionable reports.
- Exposure to biology, genetics, cancer biology, or a related science, through coursework or professional experience.
- Preferred Competencies
- Stays highly organized and detail-oriented, tracking moving pieces, adapting to changing priorities, following up on outstanding items, closing the loop on tasks, and catching errors before they become problems.
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, delivering effective updates, raising risks, blockers, and potential delays early, and tailoring messages to different audiences.
- Seeks increasing responsibility and ownership, acts on feedback, learns from mistakes, and demonstrates continuous growth and improvement.
- Resume (required)
Compensation
- $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Benefits
- Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
- Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Equal opportunity
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