Strategy & Operations Associate, Dandy

• If you're energized by deep analysis, complex systems, and machine learning excellence, we are excited to meet you
• 1-3 years of experience in consulting, finance, startups, or a strategic business function
• Data-driven problem solver; comfortable using SQL, Looker, or similar tools to build visibility and drive decisions
• Strong program/project management skills with experience delivering cross-functional system rollouts
• Strong people skills - able to influence a variety of stakeholders who are experts in their field, teaching them business best practices
• Strong communicator who can navigate multiple cultural contexts with ease
• Self-starter with high ownership, detail orientation, and ability to drive clarity in ambiguous environments
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally at short notice
• Fluency in English is required
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira) to effectively plan and track activities
• Exhibit a strong bias for action and a proactive approach to overcoming project obstacles to achieve defined objectives

Desirable

• We're scaling fast, and we need an independent, high powered business analyst who thrives in complexity and moves with urgency to support our highest priority incubation projects at Dandy
• In this role, you'll be at the working on Dandy’s #1 priority - building a best in class machine learning-driven dental design engine, as well as other projects like improving tooling and operations in our workforce
• This isn't just about keeping the lights on—it's about building the operational backbone for hypergrowth
• This role sits on our Design Incubation team and is focused on supporting high priority incubation projects that will up-level our team of more than 400 high-skilled dental designers
• Take a leading role in our most important projects:
• Analyze complex business problems and develop structured hypotheses to guide problem-solving
• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to support strategic recommendations
• Synthesize findings from research and analysis into clear, actionable insights to guide business decision making
• Gather and interpret data from a variety of sources, including interviews and databases
• Create compelling presentations (using Google Suite) to communicate complex data and findings effectively
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a relentless drive for impact
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and trackers to monitor progress against milestones and deliverables
• Own and drive specific workstreams within a larger engagement, including setting priorities, defining scope, and managing timelines
• Proactively identify potential risks or roadblocks to project completion and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with leadership
• Structure complex problems into manageable phases with clear objectives and success metrics