Palo Alto Strategic Analytics Operations Manager 

United States, California 

210018304

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

As a Strategic Analytics and Operations Manager, you will take a key role in driving analysis that shapes our most important business decisions. You will be a core analytical partner for high-impact projects at the intersection of strategy, finance, and technology. Owning significant analytical workstreams, you will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across the company. This position is perfect for a highly analytical and proactive individual with a proven ability to work independently and a passion for solving complex business problems with data.

Your Impact

• Own & Conduct Complex Analysis: Independently own and conduct complex analysis to test hypotheses and shape strategy. You will develop and present data-driven recommendations based on your findings from market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling
• Design & Interpret Dashboards: Design, build, and maintain scalable and insightful dashboards using SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau. You will be responsible for interpreting trends, providing proactive insights, and communicating the "story behind the data" to stakeholders
• Drive Financial & Operational Reporting: Drive key components of the financial forecasting, annual planning, and monthly business review processes. You will take ownership of specific models and reports, ensuring their accuracy and providing initial analysis on performance
• Manage Analytical Projects: Independently manage and execute analytical workstreams within larger strategic projects. You will be responsible for defining your approach, managing timelines, and delivering high-quality analysis with minimal supervision
• Serve as an Analytical Partner: Act as a key analytical partner to cross-functional teams, building strong relationships and using data to influence decisions and drive alignment. You will also serve as a resource and informal mentor for junior members of the team

Your Experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a highly analytical role, such as business analytics, strategy, or management consulting.
• Advanced proficiency with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, BigQuery), with a proven ability to work with large, complex datasets.
• Expertise in building sophisticated models in Excel or Google Sheets, with strong attention to detail.
• A proven ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and take full ownership of complex analytical problems from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative spirit with a track record of successfully partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Math/Statistics, Economics, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience or equivalent military experience required
• Experience in the Enterprise Technology sector is a plus.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $129000/YR - $208000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.