Technical Operations Business Analyst - 1082

Lightcast is a global provider of labor market insights. The Technical Operations Business Analyst will connect Technical Operations and Finance by translating operational data into dashboards, analyses, and reporting, while also supporting vendor management, contracts, budgeting, and forecasting.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a liaison between Technical Operations and Finance, helping each team understand the other's priorities, constraints, and data
• Partner with the technical teams that collect operational data to understand how it's gathered and how it can support financial and operational reporting
• Create dashboards and analyses, using AI-enabled tools where appropriate, that turn operational data into useful insights for leadership
• Prepare clear reporting that translates technical activity into understandable financial and performance information
• Support vendor management and contract activities, including renewals, negotiations, documentation, and coordination among stakeholders
• Partner with Finance to improve visibility into technical operations spending and provide information used in forecasting and budgeting
• Learn Lightcast’s data collection processes, technical environment, and financial reporting needs to provide increasingly independent support over time

What they're looking for:

• This position is based on-site in Moscow, Idaho, and requires five days per week in the office
• We will consider only candidates who currently live locally or are willing to relocate
• To respect your time, we cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future
• Before applying, please confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in any field of study
• 1–3 years of experience in technical operations, business operations, data analytics, finance, or another relevant area, ideally in a DaaS, SaaS, or similarly technical company
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to the changing needs of the business, we value learning agility and curiosity over years on a résumé
• Proficiency in the Google Workspace suite of tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while helping translate information between technical and financial teams
• We do not expect candidates to have experience in every area listed. We are looking for someone with a strong analytical foundation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to learn new technical and business concepts quickly
• Experience working with data, reporting, or dashboards is preferred
• SQL knowledge preferred