Startup Operations Analyst III

Job Title: Startup Operations Analyst III Location: 100% Remote Duration: 07-month contract (with possible extension) Start Date: Targeting Feb 2026 Pay Rate: $84.61/hr. on W2 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision. Job Description: About the Role This role will centralize ownership of all startup-related data and analytics, automating data flows and building robust, real-time dashboards and reporting tools as well as integration into wider company reporting methods, that provide ongoing, actionable insights across the entire startup journey. This role will enhance transparency into VC partner funding, penetration, and engagement—an area never previously reported on but a critical OKR for 2026. Beyond initial dashboard, process and prospecting setup, they will continuously monitor program health, refine analytics models, lead regular data reviews and MBRs, and partner closely with sales, marketing, product, and partner teams to translate data into strategic growth initiatives. Additionally, they will oversee lead management and data integration workflows, ensuring high-quality prospect data and event leads feeding into the Sales Acceleration team and marketing automation platforms for timely and targeted outreach. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end startup program analytics, consolidating application-to-graduation metrics across all cohorts and segments Design and maintain cohort-based lifecycle models tracking application, activation, product usage, PLG engagement, conversion, and graduation Automate data ingestion and ETL pipelines (internal + external sources like Crunchbase/CB Insights) Build and operate real-time dashboards and reports integrated with company-wide BI and reporting frameworks Create VC partner reporting: funding, penetration, engagement, and contribution to startup outcomes Generate and maintain prospecting lists and high-quality lead datasets Implement lead management and data-integration workflows Monitor program health, refine analytics models, and surface actionable signals Lead regular data reviews and contribute to monthly business reviews (MBRs) Establish data governance, quality checks, and documentation Migration of data from existing tools to new tools supporting the SUP Perform deep-dive data analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Collaborate with Data Science and BI teams Qualifications 3–5 years’ experience in business metric and analytics reporting Familiarity with Zendesk or similar customer support and ticketing platforms Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Experience with Salesforce, Snowflake, Tableau, and G-Suite connections Familiar with startup reporting tools such as Crunchbase and Harmonic Business reporting and analytics experience Nice to Have Experience with Zendesk or similar ticketing/customer support tools Experience with Slack (community engagement) Experience with Airtable and AI automation tools (e.g., Workato) Ability to communicate in verbal and written English Education & Experience 3–5 years’ experience #TMN