Operations Analyst

Collectors Universe, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching Plan

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Employee Discounts

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Collectors Universe, Inc. seeks an Operations Analyst to lead data-driven insights for the Customer Relations teams. You will partner with operations leadership to translate needs into robust reports and dashboards, enabling data-informed decisions across resourcing, throughput, and performance.

This onsite role reports to the VP of Operational Growth & Transformation at the Santa Ana, CA office. Ideal candidates are data fluent, collaborative, and capable of training others in analytics tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations or business analytics.
• Understanding of data best practices, visualization and reporting.
• Strong proficiency with SQL.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Google Sheets and/or Excel.

Responsibilities

• Embed yourself in our Operations teams to understand how they work and what they need to succeed, then build the reporting and analysis that supports them.
• Work from the stakeholder backwards: listen closely, ask the right questions, and translate business needs into actionable reporting and analysis.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that are clear, robust, and accessible to non-technical audiences.
• Support Customer Relations with reporting on call center performance, customer trends, and service quality.
• Partner with broader operations leadership on analytics around resourcing, throughput, and operational performance.
• Leverage data across internal systems to identify trends, inform recommendations, and guide projects from scoping through delivery.
• Train team members on data tools and best practices to build broader analytical self-sufficiency.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Excel

Google Sheets

Communication

Education

BS/MS in related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Lightdash

Tableau

Looker

Salesforce

Job description

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process. We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Operations Analyst who leads with curiosity and communication. This role sits within our Operations organization, with a primary focus on supporting our Customer Relations teams. The ideal candidate is deeply data fluent, translates complex business questions into clear insights, and has the interpersonal intelligence to understand what stakeholders need and the drive to deliver independently. You'll report to the Vice President, Operational Growth & Transformation and work onsite 3+ days a week from our Santa Ana, CA office.

What You’ll Do

• Embed yourself in our Operations teams to understand how they work and what they need to succeed, then build the reporting and analysis that supports them.
• Work from the stakeholder backwards: listen closely, ask the right questions, and translate business needs into actionable reporting and analysis.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that are clear, robust, and accessible to non-technical audiences.
• Support Customer Relations with reporting on call center performance, customer trends, and service quality.
• Partner with broader operations leadership on analytics around resourcing, throughput, and operational performance.
• Leverage data across internal systems to identify trends, inform recommendations, and guide projects from scoping through delivery.
• Train team members on data tools and best practices to build broader analytical self-sufficiency.

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience in operations or business analytics
• Understanding of data best practices, visualization and reporting
• Strong proficiency with SQL
• Advanced level of proficiency with Google Sheets and/or Excel

Nice to Haves

• 5+ years of experience in operations or business analytics
• Experience supporting operations and/or customer facing teams
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and Big Query
• Familiarity with Collectors Operations Salesforce platform familiarity
• Experience using Lightdash, Tableau, Looker or similar
• Evidence of training others to use tools or data
• BS/MS in related field
• Familiarity with ticketing or case management systems
• Call center reporting experience
• Experience using Lightdash
• Proficiency in using AI to analyze data and generate docs, presentations, graphs and dashboards
• Experience supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with non-technical stakeholders

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

Reasons To Join Us

Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision

Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits

401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals

Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off

Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays

Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions

Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs

Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

Work Authorization

Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.

Privacy Notice

U.S. residents: for disclosures relating to personal information we collect during the employment application and recruitment process, please see our Privacy Notice for U.S. Applicants.

For NewYork Residents: In connection with hiring, Collectors Universe, Inc. uses an automated employment decision tool (Brighthire) to assist in evaluating candidates. Collectors Universe, Inc. began using this tool in October2026. In accordance with NYC Local Law144, a summary of the most recent independent bias audit of this tool is available from Brighthire . To request information about the type of data collected, its source, and our data retention policy, contact ta‑[e-mail].

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.