Business Operations Lead

We're seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and entrepreneurial business development and operations lead to help drive growth and operational excellence across our organization. This role is ideal for a recent MBA or early-career professional eager to take ownership of strategic initiatives, optimize business performance, and build new partnerships that accelerate company impact. You'll work closely with business and product leadership to identify growth opportunities, streamline key business processes, and support cross-functional execution across product or service delivery. Are you up to the challenge? Business Operations Partner with leadership to define, track, and execute strategic and operational priorities. Analyze and optimize internal processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance. Develop dashboards, reports, and models to support data‑driven decision‑making. Support annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking cycles. Drive cross‑functional initiatives that improve organizational alignment and execution. Business Development & Growth Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. Develop and maintain pitch materials, proposals, and partnership documents. Collaborate with marketing and product/service teams to translate opportunities into actionable business plans. Manage and nurture key client or partner relationships. Strategic Projects Lead or support special projects across strategy, operations, or growth—ranging from market entry assessments to new product launches. Serve as a "utility player" capable of diving into complex challenges, structuring problems, and delivering results. Position Requirements You should definitely have: MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). Two (2) - Five (5) years of experience in management consulting, strategy, operations, or business development. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity. What it’s like to work with us: Talent is our best asset! We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers. Creative, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity. Focus on fostering personal and professional growth. Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training. Collaborative Work Environment ~ fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers. Other Job Info These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters). New York or Washington, DC based applicants to work a hybrid schedule in the office. The anticipated base salary for this position is $75,000–$90,000. This position is bonus eligible. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Compensation details do not include bonus or revenue incentives, if applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austincc