Strategic Operations Associate

Company: Array
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: October 6, 2021

Job Description:

Reporting to our VP of Operations & Strategy, the Strategic Operations Associate will be in charge of providing business insights to help accelerate Array’s strategic decision making. This position will work cross-functionally to establish frameworks to drive our growth plans.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and leverage data-driven analyses to support and develop business strategy and decision making
• Work with subject matter specialists and research platforms to analyze current industry trends, expansion product and customer vertical opportunities and make data driven recommendations of the best path forward 
• Synthesize and Author industry and market update with latest news and trends for broader Array team 
• Create sector market maps and actively monitor and gather competitive intelligence for Array corporate development and strategy 
• Support and operationalize Array’s M&A process in existing and adjacent markets including sourcing, financial modeling, due diligence, and integration of deal 
• Assist with pipeline management of partnership, M&A, customer and strategic introductions 
• Monitor business performance across key metrics and support investor relations reporting and communications 
• Structure and manage strategic advisor program
• Work cross functionally with sales, product, and finance 
• Provide ad hoc data analysis for the executive team 

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 2-4 years of start-up or investment banking / management consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from top-tier university
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and G Suite
• Experience with Salesforce, Looker and other business analytics tools
• Quantitative Analysis and Financial Modeling proficiency 
• A quick learner that enjoys tackling open-ended problems
• An excellent and structured verbal and written communicator
• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative work environment 
• Energized by trying new things, and enjoy making an impact

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