Senior Workforce Planning Analyst - Forecasting & Strategy

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays (10+)

Sick time (Washington state)

Shuttle service to Seattle area

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst, Workforce Planning (Starlink) to lead proactive forecasting and headcount planning. You will shape demand forecasts, oversee short- and long-term levers, and partner with leadership on scenarios and resource allocation.

Ideal candidates bring advanced Excel, SQL, and Python skills, plus strong analytics and leadership to guide cross-functional teams. This role is on-site with relocation for local candidates in Redmond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, information systems, computer science, engineering, or economics; OR 5+ years of professional experience in workforce management or capacity planning.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in workforce planning, demand forecasting, or analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive workforce planning strategies to anticipate and mitigate demand volatility through advanced forecasting and predictive analytics
• Identify, evaluate, and activate short-term levers (e.g., overtime, flexible staffing, real-time schedule adjustments) and long-term levers (e.g., hiring strategies, capacity expansion, process redesign) to optimize workforce utilization
• Develop and improve forecasting models that detect demand fluctuations early and support data-driven decision-making
• Ensure workforce decisions consistently protect and enhance customer experience by maintaining service levels and minimizing disruptions
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on headcount planning, resource allocation, and scenario modeling
• Mentor and develop Workforce Specialists on forecasting techniques, lever management, and proactive planning practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, reduce the impact of volatility, and strengthen operational resilience
• Manage cross-functional projects related to workforce systems, analytics tools, and process standardization

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, information systems, computer science, engineering, or economics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Excel (Advanced)

Python

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst, Workforce Planning (Starlink) to lead proactive forecasting and headcount planning. You will shape demand forecasts, oversee short- and long-term levers, and partner with leadership on scenarios and resource allocation.

Ideal candidates bring advanced Excel, SQL, and Python skills, plus strong analytics and leadership to guide cross-functional teams. This role is on-site with relocation for local candidates in Redmond.