Strategic Operations Analyst: Analytics, Automation & AI

Datavant; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an analytics-driven strategist for its Strategic Operations team in Madison, WI. You will turn complex data into actionable insights, build models and AI-driven workflows, and partner with senior leaders to shape business decisions.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives, create executive-ready materials, and own strategic programs that influence a high-growth healthcare data platform. This role offers visibility to executives and opportunities to grow with the company.

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

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

Skills

Advanced Excel

Google Sheets modeling

Google Apps Script

AI workflows

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Google Apps Script

Job description

Datavant is seeking an analytics-driven strategist for its Strategic Operations team in Madison, WI. You will turn complex data into actionable insights, build models and AI-driven workflows, and partner with senior leaders to shape business decisions.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives, create executive-ready materials, and own strategic programs that influence a high-growth healthcare data platform. This role offers visibility to executives and opportunities to grow with the company.