Strategy and Operations Specialist (Part-Time)

Massport; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 69 000 - 103 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Community impact

Environmental stewardship

Résumé du poste

Massport in Boston seeks a Strategy and Operations Specialist to transform complex data into insights guiding long-term decisions. This part-time, temporary role supports the Office of Strategic Initiatives & Planning, leveraging analytical skills to inform planning and performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop data-driven recommendations, and create concise executive-level presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in math, engineering, CS, or related field.
• 1–3 years in strategy consulting with strong business and financial acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization (Tableau).

Responsabilités

• Transform complex operational, financial, and market data into meaningful insights for planning and decision-making.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to advance strategic objectives.
• Utilize financial modeling, forecasting, benchmarking, and performance measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and present findings to executives.

Connaissances

Data analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

SQL

R

STATA

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (math, engineering, CS, or related)

MBA preferred

Outils

Tableau

SQL

STATA

R

Description du poste

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

Massport’s Office of Strategic Initiatives & Planning plays a pivotal role in shaping the Authority’s long-term success by driving data-informed decision-making, fostering innovation, and aligning strategic priorities with business objectives. Committed to proactive planning, operational excellence, and policy leadership, we ensure that Massport remains agile and well-positioned in a dynamic global environment. Through collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and a focus on sustainability and economic impact, we develop and implement forward-thinking strategies that optimize resources, enhance organizational effectiveness, and create lasting value for our communities, customers, employees, and partners.

Please note that this is a part time, temporary position.

ABOUT YOU

As a Strategy and Operations Specialist, you are a strategic, analytical, and intellectually curious professional who enjoys transforming complex data into meaningful insights that drive informed decision-making and long-term organizational success. You bring strong critical thinking, business acumen, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate trends, identify opportunities and risks, and connect detailed analysis to broader strategic objectives. Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across the organization, you communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively, build strong working relationships, and thrive in environments that value innovation, continuous improvement, sound judgment, and data-driven decision-making.

What you will do:

• Leverage strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to transform complex operational, financial, and market data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate trends, opportunities, risks, and business challenges while developing data-driven recommendations that advance strategic objectives.
• Utilize financial modeling, forecasting, benchmarking, and performance measurement techniques to assess business scenarios, support long-range planning, and inform executive decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex findings through clear, concise presentations, reports, and executive-level recommendations that drive informed action.

What you offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related field; MBA preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a strategy consulting environment with strong business and financial acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization (Tableau); familiarity with SQL and coding languages such as STATA or R.
• Proven ability to develop predictive models, analyze big data for financial and operational optimization, and apply project management principles effectively.
• Ability to work a minimum 20-hour work week.

WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment

The hourly rate for this position is $50.00 to $75.00 per hour and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, training, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.