Strategic Operations Analyst: Analytics, AI & Strategy

Datavant; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is hiring for a Strategic Operations analytics role in the United States. You will turn complex data into actionable insights, build models and dashboards, and partner with operations, finance, and senior leadership to shape business strategy.

The role emphasizes hands-on analytics, tool-building with Google Apps Script and AI workflows, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing health-tech environment. Strong communication and ownership are required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in management consulting, finance, strategic planning, business analytics, or an operational analyst role, ideally in a high-growth, fast-paced setting
• 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
• Bonus points if: Experience in risk adjustment coding apps and technology
• Passion for and understanding of the healthcare technology industry
• Experience coaching or mentoring peers

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 recommend and build the best-fit solution, whether that’s Google Apps Script, AI workflows, or other tools
• 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 gathering data to developing recommendations
• Partner with operations, finance, and other teams across the organization so that analytics are trusted, used, and drive decisions
• Flex into program management and strategy work alongside teammates as business needs evolve

Skills

Advanced Excel

Google Sheets

Google Apps Script

AI workflows

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Google Apps Script

AI-assisted coding

Google Slides

Job description

Datavant is hiring for a Strategic Operations analytics role in the United States. You will turn complex data into actionable insights, build models and dashboards, and partner with operations, finance, and senior leadership to shape business strategy.

The role emphasizes hands-on analytics, tool-building with Google Apps Script and AI workflows, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing health-tech environment. Strong communication and ownership are required.