Early-Career Business Ops Specialist – Data-Driven

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to provide leadership in financial planning, risk analysis, and operational execution. You will coordinate cross‑team efforts, prepare plans and forecasts, and support executives with data-driven insights to advance mission goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners, development of communication plans for stakeholders, and proactive identification of efficiency improvements across lab operations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively with leadership and interact with all levels of internal and external personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership with data-driven decision intelligence on a broad range of business areas, including financial planning, resource management, operational strategy, and business processes.
• Collaborate with operational partners to identify, plan, and achieve both short-term and long-term business and operational needs.
• Develop and coordinate communication plans and strategies to effectively convey operational and financial information to stakeholders.
• Analyze operations, processes, trends, and resources to advise on the most efficient methods for accomplishing mission objectives.
• Prepare financial plans, alternatives, strategies, and resource forecasts; monitors implementation and prepares regular reports on financial performance and initiative status.
• Participate in proposal submissions, contributing to the development of cost estimates and budget justifications.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to design, implement, and drive rapid integrated solutions to complex operational problems, ensuring alignment with mission and business objectives.
• Facilitate and coordinate sponsor/customer and stakeholder interactions, including team communications and meetings, while tracking planned deliverables.
• Advise management on corporate policy interpretation and application, recommend implementation options and identifying associated risks to support decision making.
• Identify areas for improvement within the customer's business operations and develop strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to provide leadership in financial planning, risk analysis, and operational execution. You will coordinate cross‑team efforts, prepare plans and forecasts, and support executives with data-driven insights to advance mission goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners, development of communication plans for stakeholders, and proactive identification of efficiency improvements across lab operations.