Workforce Management Forecasting Analyst

Figure; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company 401(k)

HSA/FSA programs

Paid holidays & PTO

Paid family leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Figure in Reno, NV is seeking a senior WFM analyst to lead forecasting and capacity planning for our contact center, leveraging NICE WFM and advanced Excel to improve accuracy and efficiency.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, monitor staffing against SLAs, and document SOPs while driving data-driven decision making. Bonus eligibility is included and relocation is not specified.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in WFM in a contact center environment.
• Strong knowledge of NICE WFM and telephony systems (ACD/IVR).
• Advanced Excel/Sheets skills and data analysis ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead data gathering and analysis for forecasting purposes in the contact center.
• Identify deviations from staffing levels and service targets.
• Assess forecasting variances and align with business objectives.
• Provide insights to drive operational efficiency and better service delivery.
• Document SOPs and best practices for scheduling and capacity planning.

Skills

Forecasting

Capacity planning

NICE WFM

Excel/Sheets

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

NICE WFM

IVR systems

Job description

About Figure

Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions. By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping borrowers, investors, and financial institutions achieve better outcomes. Together with our 170+ partners, we’ve originated over $22 billion in home equity loans (HELOCs) on our blockchain-native platform, making Figure the largest non-bank provider of home equity financing in the U.S. Figure’s ecosystem also includes YLDS, an SEC-registered yield‑bearing stablecoin that operates as a tokenized money market fund, and several other products and platforms that are reshaping consumer finance and capital markets. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Forbes’ Most Innovative Fintech Startups in 2025 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Finance and Personal Finance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the gathering and analysis of data for forecasting purposes, including historical performance data, volume trends, and seasonality patterns.
• Identify and address any deviations from planned staffing levels and service targets.
• Assess forecasting variances and align with business objectives and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive operational efficiency and improve service delivery.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in advanced forecasting techniques, models, and tools, ensuring forecast accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct regular capacity planning to ensure that staffing levels meet business demands and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and best practices related to scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the WFM department and assist in implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Address volume discrepancies and trends, call arrival pattern deviations, and proactive forecasting practices to ensure successful operations.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

What We Look For

• 5+ years of experience in performing WFM functions (specifically forecasting and capacity planning) in a contact center environment required.
• Strong knowledge and experience with workforce management software (NICE) and telephony systems (e.g., Automatic Call Distributors, IVR systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets, and the ability to organize/analyze data in a structured manner
• Focused, self-motivated, and reliable with the ability to stay focused on a task and work independently
• Ability to build rapport and trust with teams cross-functionally and across all levels
• Possesses a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and build solid working relationships with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing workload and circumstances effectively as well as respond to new information quickly
• Knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment
• Ability to maintain and follow Hybrid policy and commutable distance to the office
• Adhere to all company security policies and data handling procedures.
• Complete mandatory security awareness training within required timeframes.
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents or suspicious activity to the Security team.

Salary

• Base Compensation Range: $51,920 - $64,900/yr
• 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly

This is the compensation range for the role in the United States. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, internal equity, and evolving business needs. While most offers are generally made within the middle of the range, final compensation is determined based on the factors above.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 11 observed holidays and PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement

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