Senior Data Analyst, Operations Workforce Strategy

• Partner with Operations, Strategy, Recruiting, and Finance leaders to forecast and align headcount needs against organizational strategy and roadmap • Build sophisticated financial and operational models that connect business drivers to staffing requirements, recruiting / vendor management plans, and budget implications • Build intuitive dashboards, metrics, and reports that highlight staffing utilization, labor productivity constraints, and capacity gaps • Partner with senior Operations and Finance leaders to develop scenarios balancing service levels, cost optimization, and growth objectives • Apply probabilistic modeling, Python-based simulation modeling, and artificial intelligence to simulate cost & efficiency trade-offs and resource optimization • Lead monthly headcount data analysis and vendor management strategy reviews to synthesize headcount performance inputs from multiple stakeholders into cohesive strategic recommendations • Analyze large, disparate datasets to uncover statistical trends in labor productivity and attrition • Monitor workforce KPIs and identify program gaps or execution issues that impact profitability and scalability • Improving data integrity and automating manual reporting workflows to increase functional efficiency

• 5+ years of experience in data science, management consulting, investment banking, engineering operations, FP&A, or strategic operations, ideally in a fast-scaling tech environment • Bachelor’s degree and / or work experience in a quantitative field (e.g. Operations Research, Business Analytics, Economics, Math, Statistics, Finance) • Exceptional Excel / Gsheets financial modeling skills, SQL, Python and statistical modeling skills and working with business intelligence tools (e.g., Mode, Tableau) • Experience building/maintaining data pipelines and DBT models • Strategic mindset with ability to balance detailed analysis with big-picture thinking • Track record of multi-functional leadership and excellent stakeholder management to drive rapid, effective execution across the organization • Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses clearly to senior stakeholders • Superior attention to detail • Ownership mentality to drive issues and tasks to completion, with a strong bias for action The base salary range for this position is $115,000.00-$167,000.00 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. #LI-SP Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom .