Business Operations Analyst (starlink Aviation)

Business Operations Analyst (starlink Aviation) Location: Woodinville, Washington, United States Compensation: $85,000 - 120,000 USD / year Job Tags: Strategy & Ops About The Role As a Business Operations Analyst within the Starlink program, you will develop advanced insights and actionable data to advise internal business leaders on critical trends and operational needs for the company's enterprise and government teams. You will create high‑impact, efficient, and economical solutions by transforming complex internal data into clear, strategic recommendations. We are looking for strategic thinkers with a passion for data‑driven decision‑making. You will lead internal initiatives to analyze operational performance, identify emerging trends, and build powerful narratives that guide leadership on resource allocation, process optimization, and long‑term planning. You will create and maintain sophisticated dashboards and analytical tools to monitor key internal metrics across commercial, engineering, production, test, inventory, quality, and supply chain functions. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain advanced data analysis tools, interactive dashboards, and tracking systems to analyze operational performance, historical trends, and emerging patterns across Starlink Aviation internal processes and functions Anticipate and identify operational challenges and opportunities through rigorous data analysis, determine root causes, and develop data‑backed solutions for immediate mitigation as well as long‑term strategic improvement and prevention Create insightful narratives using Excel, dashboards, and PowerPoint to communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to internal business leaders and stakeholders Partner with cross‑departmental internal teams to gather data, synchronize efforts, and create tight internal feedback loops for continuous operational improvement Partner with all levels of leadership within the organization to develop and review potential projects, steer allocation of improvement resources, and ensure sustainability of implemented solutions based on data‑driven insights Manage analytical projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing internal stakeholders Codify knowledge and best practices of internal systems and processes, actively ensuring these documents and practices are updated and maintained Drive positive business outcomes across disciplines by delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision‑making Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, mathematics, economics, or a STEM field 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, operations, or a similar analytical environment Extremely proficient with Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VBA/macros), data analysis, building interactive dashboards, and PowerPoint Proven ability to take complex data sets and build insightful and powerful narratives that drive decision‑making Preferred Skills and Experience: Background in strategy consulting or investment banking industry Strong track record of creating credibility with internal stakeholders and senior leadership through data‑driven insights and presentations Experience driving cross‑functional change within large organizations Strong project management skills and ability to lead projects that require influencing without authority Experience applying structured analytical and process improvement methodologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make compelling presentations to engineers, team members, and management Proven ability to build efficient analytics pipelines and applications in Excel and dashboard tools Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements Ability to identify operational needs, gather data requirements, and execute independently Ability to take on projects that require initiative and developing new expertise Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Compensation and Benefits: Operations Analyst/Level I: $85,000 - $100,000 per year. Operations Analyst/Level II: $95,000 - $120,000 per year. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue three weeks of paid vacation and be eligible for ten or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. 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