Strategic Operations Analyst, Systems & Execution

Rocky Mountain Institute•Remote - Colorado, CO

5d•$79,760 - $98,300•Remote

About The Position

RMI is seeking a Strategic Operations Analyst – Systems & Execution to support the day-to-day operation of core systems, processes, and reporting that enable effective project delivery, financial planning, and organizational decision-making. This role sits within Strategic Operations and works across the Business Systems, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and IT. The Analyst ensures that operational systems and workflows run smoothly, data is accurate and accessible, and teams are equipped to effectively use tools and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Information Systems, or related field
2-4 years of experience in operations, finance, systems administration, or data/reporting roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience building or maintaining reports
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support non-technical users

Nice To Haves

Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms)
Experience with Workday Projects and/or Adaptive Planning
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Excellent Excel and data analysis skills; SQL or scripting experience a plus.
Exposure to project management, financial planning, or resource planning processes
Interest in systems, process improvement, and operational strategy
Mission-driven mindset and alignment with RMI’s values.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day administration of core operational systems, including Workday Projects Module, Adaptive Planning, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
Assist with system updates, testing, and release management across Workday, Adaptive, and related tools
Troubleshoot system issues and escalate complex challenges to functional leads or IT partners
Assist with ensuring alignment and data consistency across Workday, Adaptive, and reporting tools
Support cross-system improvements to improve user experience as needed and identified
Responsible for building, maintaining, distributing and updating reports and dashboards across Adaptive, Workday, and BI tools
Support recurring reporting processes (e.g., project reporting, financial reporting, utilization tracking)
Contribute to the validation and QA data across systems to ensure consistency and reliability of reporting outputs
Assist in improving report usability and supporting the organization’s transition to more self-service reporting
Support the execution of key operational workflows, to ensure financial and reporting readiness across business processes, including: Project Budgeting and forecasting support (in partnership with FP&A), Project Activation and reporting (in partnership with Business Systems), Resource planning and utilization tracking
Support efforts to ensure processes are followed consistently and are as efficient as possible
Contribute to process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Serve as a first point of contact for user questions related to systems, reports, and processes, including monitoring the Projects Inbox.
Support staff on how to use systems and reports
Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and user guides
Assist functional leads to support training sessions and improve data literacy across the organization
Collaborate with Business Systems, FP&A, BI, and IT teams to support alignment across systems, data, and processes
Collaborate with the Workday/Adaptive architect, translating operational and reporting needs into system requirements
Contribute to the identification of opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and workflow integration
Support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives led by Strategic Operations

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement match with immediate vesting
Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
Health savings or flexible spending accounts
Fertility and hormonal health support
Mental health and wellness support
Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid sabbatical leave
Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
Work from home and home technology allowances
Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
Potential for bonuses and merit increases
Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
Hybrid / remote work options
Team retreats and geographic meetups
Rewards and recognition programs