Strategic Operations Analyst - Data & Forecasting

Saatchi US; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saatchi US is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to report on resource data, drive accurate projections, and support agency-wide planning. You will deliver timely reporting, maintain data integrity, and partner with managers to understand variances across projects and clients.

You will use Excel for data manipulation and apply AI tools to improve forecasting, ensuring clear recommendations reach senior leadership. Collaboration and precision are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline.
• 2–4 years in operations, analytics, project management, resource management, or finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly data across all clients and resources.
• Consolidate and integrate reports across multiple sources.
• Support scope planning and staffing with regular reporting on project pacing and staffing.
• Translate analyses into clear business recommendations for leadership.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to forecast and automate reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

Saatchi US is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to report on resource data, drive accurate projections, and support agency-wide planning. You will deliver timely reporting, maintain data integrity, and partner with managers to understand variances across projects and clients.

You will use Excel for data manipulation and apply AI tools to improve forecasting, ensuring clear recommendations reach senior leadership. Collaboration and precision are essential in a fast-paced environment.