Startups Business Operations Sr. Analyst

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking a Startups Business Operations Sr. Analyst to drive operational excellence for the Startups Sales organization in Seattle.

You will implement scalable processes, connect strategy to execution, and rely on data-driven decision making and GenAI-powered intelligence to improve forecasting, pipeline management, and business rhythms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build AI-powered solutions, and lead automation efforts that elevate the startup segment’s performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and partnering with people at all levels.
• 3+ years of experience in business operations or sales operations with demonstrated success in executing and improving operational mechanisms.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in forecasting, pipeline management, and proficiency with CRM platforms, Excel, and AI/GenAI tools.
• Experience with GenAI tools, AI agent development, or AI-powered automation platforms, with demonstrated interest in driving AI adoption or digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Run and continuously improve business review cadences (Top Deals Reviews, Monthly Business Reviews) and drive follow-up actions.
• Maintain and enhance forecasting models and pipeline management systems, leveraging AI-powered automation to drive predictable business outcomes with increasing efficiency and precision.
• Build and maintain business processes, reporting tools, and dashboards that enable data-driven decision making, leveraging GenAI-powered intelligence and both internal and external data sources.
• Build and deploy AI agents and automation solutions for Startups-specific operational needs, driving adoption across field teams and contributing to the organization's intelligent automation capabilities.

Skills

Forecasting

Pipeline management

CRM platforms

Excel

GenAI tools

AI agent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

GenAI platforms

Job description

AWS is seeking a Startups Business Operations Sr. Analyst to support operational excellence across the Startups Sales organization. This position will be responsible for implementing and maintaining scalable operational mechanisms that connect business strategy to execution through data-driven decision making, GenAI-powered intelligence, and rigorous inspection systems. You will support and run essential rhythms of business—from Top Deals Reviews to Monthly Business Reviews—and maintain forecasting and pipeline management systems that enable business predictability and growth. As a key contributor supporting the Startups Sales leadership, the role focuses on executing operational processes for the Startups field team and leveraging data, AI agents, and analysis to deliver measurable business outcomes. You will adopt and implement agentic AI and intelligent automation, building AI-powered solutions that help the Startups operations team operate at the frontier of operational excellence.

Key job responsibilities

• Run and continuously improve business review cadences (Top Deals Reviews, Monthly Business Reviews) that connect strategy to execution, preparing materials and driving follow-up actions
• Maintain and enhance forecasting models and pipeline management systems, leveraging AI-powered automation to drive predictable business outcomes with increasing efficiency and precision
• Build and maintain business processes, reporting tools, and dashboards that enable data-driven decision making, leveraging GenAI-powered intelligence and both internal and external data sources
• Build and deploy AI agents and automation solutions for Startups-specific operational needs, driving adoption across field teams and contributing to the organization's intelligent automation capabilities

About the team

About AWS

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Basic Qualifications:

• –Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• –Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• –3+ years of experience in business operations, sales operations, or related fields with demonstrated success in executing and improving operational mechanisms
• –Strong analytical capabilities with experience in forecasting, pipeline management, and proficiency with technical tooling including CRM platforms, Excel, and AI/GenAI tools
• –Experience with GenAI tools, AI agent development, or AI-powered automation platforms, with demonstrated interest in driving AI adoption or digital transformation initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• –Experience scaling an organization through rapid growth or expansion
• –Experience consulting with senior leadership and executives in a fast-paced environment
• –Strong understanding of Amazon's operational model and mechanisms
• –Hands-on experience building AI agents, using agentic AI frameworks, or implementing automation solutions in a business operations context

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Francisco - 96,900.00 - 169,500.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 88,100.00 - 154,100.00 USD annually