Strategic Programs & Operations Specialist

Moody's Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Analytics is seeking an associate-level sales/operational specialist in New York. You will support strategic initiatives within the Global Sales organization, coordinating workstreams, tracking progress, and ensuring disciplined execution across cross-functional teams.

You will prepare leadership materials, analyze processes, and translate leadership priorities into actionable plans while maintaining detailed trackers and meeting notes.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in sales, project management, business operations, sales operations, analytics, consulting, or a related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill information clearly for different audiences.
• Ability to create polished presentations, reports, trackers, and meeting materials with limited guidance.
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Collaborative and professional, with confidence working across stakeholders in a complex organization.
• Curious and analytical, with interest in business analysis, data, problem solving, and process improvement.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

• This associate-level role sits at the center of the Moody's Analytics Sales organization, supporting strategic, operational, and project management priorities for the Sales leadership team.
• Coordinate strategic sales initiatives by structuring workstreams, tracking progress, and driving completion of assigned actions.
• Maintain project trackers, meeting notes, milestone logs, action lists, and follow-up items to support disciplined execution.
• Apply project management best practices to plan, organize, and monitor cross-functional initiatives from inception through completion, ensuring milestones are met and stakeholders remain informed throughout.
• Prepare materials for leadership and working sessions, including agendas, research, data inputs, draft slides, and post-meeting follow-ups.
• Support process improvement by documenting workflows, gathering stakeholder input, identifying pain points, and summarizing practical recommendations.
• Research sales practices, operating processes, tools, and emerging technologies, and translate findings into concise, actionable insights.
• Help translate leadership priorities into action by coordinating workstreams, organizing information, and preparing clear materials

Skills

Sales experience

Project mgmt

Business ops

Sales ops

Analytics

Consulting

Communication

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Moody's Analytics is seeking an associate-level sales/operational specialist in New York. You will support strategic initiatives within the Global Sales organization, coordinating workstreams, tracking progress, and ensuring disciplined execution across cross-functional teams.

You will prepare leadership materials, analyze processes, and translate leadership priorities into actionable plans while maintaining detailed trackers and meeting notes.