Strategic Operations Analyst — Insights & AI Tools

Datavant; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Strategic Operations Analyst to turn complex operational data into insights, models, and tools that shape how we run the business. You will partner with executives across operations, finance, and other teams to build dashboards, automation, and strategic recommendations.

The role emphasizes analytics, tool building (Google Apps Script, AI workflows), and clear communication of findings to senior leadership.

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
• Strong analytical skills; able to structure ambiguous problems, work with complex datasets, and extract actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to turn data into clear, compelling stories for senior leadership in Google Slides
• Self-starter who takes ownership, brings ideas forward, and is eager to learn and grow through feedback
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with senior leaders and colleagues at all levels; demonstrated professionalism and emotional intelligence

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

Data analytics

Google Apps Script

AI workflows

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Tools

Google Apps Script

Google Slides

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Strategic Operations Analyst to turn complex operational data into insights, models, and tools that shape how we run the business. You will partner with executives across operations, finance, and other teams to build dashboards, automation, and strategic recommendations.

The role emphasizes analytics, tool building (Google Apps Script, AI workflows), and clear communication of findings to senior leadership.