Operations Analysts use data and business insight to help organizations work more efficiently. They evaluate processes, track performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate findings into practical recommendations. Explore vetted Operations Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but often include analyzing operational data, building reports and dashboards, monitoring key performance indicators, documenting workflows, and partnering with teams to solve business problems. Some roles focus on forecasting, budgeting, supply chains, or service delivery, while others emphasize automation and continuous improvement.
Employers commonly seek strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to turn complex information into actionable insights. Experience with spreadsheets, SQL, visualization platforms, or statistical tools can be valuable. Knowledge of process improvement methods, project management, and relevant industry practices may also help candidates stand out.
Operations Analysts work across sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, retail, and professional services. With experience, professionals may progress into senior analyst, operations manager, business operations, strategy, or analytics leadership roles. Career paths depend on an individual's expertise, industry, and organizational needs.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, qualifications, and industry to find opportunities that align with your skills and career goals.
Principal Financial Analyst, OCI Cloud Product Deals
$84K - $187K *
Contribute to financial modeling and analysis for cloud hardware products, partnering with cross-functional teams to support complex deals. Leverage your expertise to drive pricing strategies and enha...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Strategic Initiatives
$90K - $110K *
Reimagine strategic analysis by leveraging data to drive insights, optimize profitability, and inform executive decisions. Collaborate across teams to automate reporting and enhance performance foreca...
1 week ago
$86K - $118K *
Transform global security operations by leading complex investigations, enhancing detection and response capabilities, and mentoring analysts to protect critical assets and data in a dynamic, 24x7 env...
1 week ago
$86K - $118K *
Lead the charge in enhancing global Security Operations by investigating complex incidents, improving detection and response, and mentoring analysts to protect critical assets and data effectively...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in application development and support for the NICE Actimize platform, ensuring system stability and compliance while driving strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$95K - $115K *
Lead application development and support for the NICE Actimize platform, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance fraud detection and risk management capabili...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$95K - $115K *
Transform your career by leading the NICE Actimize platform as a technical expert. Drive application development, support, and strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance, ensuring syste...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$110K - $130K *
Champion the development and support of the NICE Actimize platform, leading application initiatives and ensuring compliance with risk and fraud management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance sys...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$95K - $115K *
Engage your expertise as a Lead Application Analyst, driving the NICE Actimize platform's development and support. Lead strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance while collaborating wi...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of the NICE Actimize platform, leading application development, support, and strategic initiatives to enhance Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance functions while ensuring system stability...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$95K - $115K *
Champion the development and support of the NICE Actimize platform, leading application initiatives and ensuring compliance with risk and fraud management strategies while collaborating with stakehold...
1 week ago
Lead Application Analyst - Actimize
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading the NICE Actimize platform as a technical expert. Drive application development, support, and strategic initiatives in Risk, Fraud, AML, and Compliance, ensuring system sta...
1 week ago
$75K - $90K *
Manage the complete contract life cycle, ensuring compliance, negotiation, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams and external partners to enhance operational efficiency and resolve...
4 weeks ago
Business Analyst, IT, Product & Portfolio Center
$80K - $84K *
Join a dynamic team to elicit and document business requirements, bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams. Contribute to IT initiatives by ensuring solutions are user-focused and ali...
4 days ago
Business Analyst, IT, Product & Portfolio Center
$80K - $84K *
Support the successful delivery of IT initiatives by analyzing and documenting business requirements, bridging gaps between stakeholders and technical teams, and ensuring user-focused solutions that a...
5 days ago
$86K - $126K *
Support financial operations by analyzing and reporting on manufacturing performance, assisting in month-end processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall financial heal...
2 weeks ago
Capital Planning Senior Analyst
$100K - $120K *
Contribute to strategic financial analysis and capital planning efforts, ensuring compliance and process improvements across lines of business. Lead initiatives supporting CCAR and enterprise-wide str...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $95K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and track material requirements, ensuring timely production and delivery of aircraft products while optimizing manufacturing processes and...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $95K *
Join our dynamic team as you oversee production material planning, coordinating between departments to ensure timely delivery of aircraft products while leveraging ERP/MRP systems and optimizing workf...
4 weeks ago
Sr Analyst Finance System Governance
$88K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial systems governance aligns with business priorities. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to maintain system integrity, drive change management, and...
1 week ago
Senior Business Analyst, Deal Economics & Analytics
$111K - $126K *
Shape the future of deal analytics by leveraging your strategic insights and quantitative skills. Collaborate with top professionals to drive impactful solutions in a dynamic environment focused on in...
3 weeks ago
Senior Business Analyst, Deal Economics & Analytics
$121K - $138K *
Transform the future of payments by leveraging analytics and strategy to drive impactful decisions. Collaborate with top professionals to enhance deal economics and optimize relationships within a dyn...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the analysis of property accountability processes, enhancing inventory management and financial records. Collaborate on SOP development and support risk management initiatives to drive operationa...
6 days ago
$115K - $135K *
Champion Retail Life Insurance initiatives by leveraging actuarial expertise to drive business transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, enhance systems, and supp...
Reposted 1 week ago
$138K - $200K *
Lead the charge in auditing back-office operations across banking and securities. Oversee audit planning, execution, and compliance, ensuring effective internal controls and risk management while driv...
4 days ago
What does an Operations Analyst do?
An Operations Analyst examines business processes and performance data, identifies inefficiencies or risks, and recommends ways to improve productivity, service, or cost effectiveness.
What qualifications are common for Operations Analyst jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often value a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with tools such as spreadsheets, SQL, or data visualization platforms.
Which industries hire Operations Analysts?
Operations Analysts are employed in many industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, retail, and professional services.
How can I find Operations Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse vetted professional opportunities on Ladders and review each listing's compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify roles that fit your experience.
What career paths can follow an Operations Analyst role?
Experienced Operations Analysts may move into senior analyst positions, operations management, business operations, strategy, process improvement, or analytics leadership.