Strategic Programs & Analytics Analyst

American Association for Public Opinion Research; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley University seeks a highly motivated Program & Operations Analyst to join the Strategy & Innovation Division and support its growth and transformation agenda. The role combines strategic analysis, program operations, and business development support with a strong foundation in data analytics and AI-enabled workflows.

The incumbent will support global and strategic initiatives, Executive & Professional Education (EPE), and related growth efforts, reporting to the Director of Global &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in data analytics or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years in strategic analysis, program operations, or business development support.
• Experience with SQL, Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Python and R preferred.
• Experience translating analyses into executive briefs and presentations for senior leaders.
• Experience working across international markets and managing cross-functional stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Build dashboards, scorecards, and KPI frameworks to monitor program performance and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct market, benchmarking, and trend analyses to identify growth opportunities for EPE strategy.
• Use quantitative analysis and AI-enabled tools to generate insights and strategic recommendations.
• Translate analytical findings into executive-ready presentations and briefs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Bentley University seeks a highly motivated Program & Operations Analyst to join the Strategy & Innovation Division and support its growth and transformation agenda. The role combines strategic analysis, program operations, and business development support with a strong foundation in data analytics and AI-enabled workflows.

The incumbent will support global and strategic initiatives, Executive & Professional Education (EPE), and related growth efforts, reporting to the Director of Global &