Short Term Planning Analyst

Rainfall Ventures; Colorado; On-site; USD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact work

Bonus program

Equity ownership

401(k) matching

Paid health insurance

Flexible benefits spending

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Catered meals & office events

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Short Term Planning Analyst to optimize Workforce Optimization by analyzing data and recommending staffing adjustments across a 1–90 day horizon. You’ll develop and manage reports and models to guide short-term staffing strategies, partnering with Operations, Forecasting, and BPO partners to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency.

This role requires 1–3 years in analytics or related fields and strong Excel, SQL, and data visualization skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in analytics, operations, consulting or similar problem-solving role.
• Experience with BPO partners and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets proficiency and SQL experience.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive staffing performance metrics via data-driven decisions.
• Analyze forecast variance, identify root causes and inefficiencies.
• Develop and manage reports and models for short-term staffing.
• Collaborate with Operations, Forecasting, and BPO partners to improve outcomes.
• Translate data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.
• Support real-time and short-term staffing adjustments during events.
• Identify opportunities to automate and scale workforce planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel / Sheets

SQL

Python / R

Data visualization

Communication

BPO partnerships

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Looker

Excel

Python

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Workforce Optimization team ensures the right staffing levels are in place to support customers effectively while balancing efficiency and scale. The team works closely with Operations, Forecasting, and vendor partners to align staffing with demand and maintain consistent service levels. Team members focus on measurable outcomes such as service level attainment, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency. You’ll contribute to improving how staffing decisions are made and executed across short-term planning horizons!

As a Short Term Planning Analyst, you will support staffing performance across a 1–90 day horizon by analyzing data, identifying gaps, and recommending adjustments. You will use reporting, modeling, and trend analysis to improve forecast accuracy and staffing outcomes. This role plays a key part in ensuring the business responds effectively to changing demand, especially during high-impact events. You will also help refine processes to improve consistency, scalability, and decision-making!

This role is based in our Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; and Chicago, IL offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Drive performance against critical metrics (e.g., SLA, interval-level attainment) through data-driven staffing decisions
• Analyze trends and identify root causes of forecast variance, performance gaps, and operational inefficiencies
• Develop and Manage reports, and models to inform short-term staffing strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Forecasting, and BPO partners to improve staffing outcomes and productivity
• Translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for leadership
• Support real-time and short-term staffing adjustments during business-critical events
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and scale workforce planning processes

What you bring

• 1–3 years of experience in analytics, operations, consulting, or a similar role focused on problem-solving
• 1–3 years of experience working directly with BPO partners
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• Experience working with data using SQL or similar tools
• Ability to break down ambiguous problems and use data to inform decisions
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain insights to a range of audiences
• Experience with Python, R, or data visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker
• Experience working in environments with evolving priorities and changing demand

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) – $98,000 – $115,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) – $86,000 – $101,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) – $77,000 – $90,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

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