Strategic Analytics & Operations Analyst

Datavant; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is hiring for a strategic analytics role within the Strategic Operations team in the United States. You will transform complex operational data into actionable insights, build models, and create dashboards that inform leadership decisions.

The role combines analytics leadership with lightweight tooling and AI workflow development to drive business outcomes. You will work closely with senior leaders across functions, shaping capacity planning, performance monitoring, and strategic

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in management consulting, finance, strategic planning, business analytics, or an operational analyst role.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets modeling skills; able to build accurate, scalable models from scratch.
• Hands-on experience building tools with Google Apps Script, AI-assisted coding, or similar; able to assess options and recommend the best-fit solution for the problem.
• Strong analytical skills; able to structure ambiguous problems, work with complex datasets, and extract actionable insights.
• High standard for accuracy and rigor, with the ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to turn data into clear, compelling stories for senior leadership in Google Slides.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with senior leaders and colleagues at all levels; demonstrated professionalism and emotional intelligence.
• Self-starter who takes ownership, brings ideas forward, and is eager to learn and grow through feedback.

Responsibilities

• Own the analysis leadership relies on: monitor KPI trends, diagnose operating variances, and conduct root cause analyses that drive action.
• Build and maintain operational and financial models, such as capacity, throughput, staffing, and scenario planning, to inform business strategy and evaluate new initiatives.
• Turn complex data into clear, concise insights and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences, including executive-ready materials.
• Identify manual, repetitive processes, then write code or automation to streamline, including Google Apps Script or AI workflows.
• Build and maintain dashboards, lightweight programs, and AI workflows that give leadership and teams timely visibility into performance and save time.
• Stay curious about new tools and AI capabilities, and help the team adopt better ways of working.
• Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives end to end, from structuring the problem and data gathering to recommendations.
• Partner with operations, finance, and other teams so analytics are trusted and drive decisions.
• Flex into program management and strategy work alongside teammates as business needs evolve.

Skills

Excel modeling

Google Sheets

Data analysis

Automation tooling

Communication

Tools

Google Apps Script

AI workflows

Job description

Datavant is hiring for a strategic analytics role within the Strategic Operations team in the United States. You will transform complex operational data into actionable insights, build models, and create dashboards that inform leadership decisions.

The role combines analytics leadership with lightweight tooling and AI workflow development to drive business outcomes. You will work closely with senior leaders across functions, shaping capacity planning, performance monitoring, and strategic