Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com and a leader in cloud computing, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Planning and Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists. The primary responsibility will be to communicate business requirements effectively to ensure data-driven solutions aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. The talented individual contributor will work closely with strategic planning leaders, analytics and finance teams on projects aimed to advance the prioritization of strategic priorities, prove the measured value of potential and current initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology, shaping data-driven solutions that drive organizational success.

Key job responsibilities

Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, to understand and document their requirements, challenges, and desired outcomes.

o Conduct in-depth analysis of existing processes, systems, and data flows to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for optimization.

o Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications that can be understood by engineers, analysts, and data scientists.

Data Analysis and Insights:

o Work closely with engineers, analysts, and data scientists to understand the available sources, quality, and analytical capabilities.

o Leverage data analysis techniques to identify insights that can inform business decisions and drive strategic initiatives.

Solution Design and Implementation:

o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that address business requirements and drive value.

o Ensure that the proposed solutions align with best practices, organizational standards, and regulatory requirements.

o Facilitate communication and knowledge transfer between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring understanding of the solution's capabilities and limitations.

Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement:

o Participate and lead project planning to ensure successful delivery of data-driven initiatives.

o Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status, and risks effectively.

o Foster relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, and cross-functional partners to promote collaboration and alignment.

About the team

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | New Jersey, NJ, USA | New York City, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.

Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a data-driven environment, with a solid understanding of data analysis techniques and methodologies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business problems into manageable components.

Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and business intelligence tools and concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.

Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools is a plus.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $59,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $143,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.