Sr. Solutions & Strategy Analyst - InStride
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
At InStride, it's simple.
We believe the more you invest in your people, the more skilled they become, and the better your organization performs.
Our mission to bring career-aligned, debt-free education to employers and their workforce has created pathways for our Learners to accelerate their careers with 2,800+ learning options.
Our teams are tied together by a recognition of how impactful education can be for one's career, livelihood and community. Our commitment to the success of our Learners is what drives us. To get a better feel for our culture, watch more here.
Candidates must be located in one of the following states to be considered eligible for employment: AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA, WI.
What we're looking for:
A key member of the Workforce Solutions & Strategy team, the Sr. Solutions & Strategy Analyst will craft business cases to influence employers to offer workforce education. They will communicate the business cases and our recommended solutions in a compelling way, and lead critical analyses and knowledge management efforts. They will also serve as support to the Solutions & Strategy team overall by representing the team in cross-functional initiatives, designing innovative solutions, and improving team efficiency.
The role demands a blend of analytical skills, strategic thinking, quantitative reasoning, and a knack for solving ambiguous problems. Impacting both prospective customers and existing customers, this role will have a front-row seat into the workforce education market and the evolving demands of corporations as they tackle talent challenges.
Skills we'd love to see you show off:
- Analysis: you can break a problem – even an ambiguous problem – into its component parts; you can analyze complex data sets
- Synthesis: you can draw insights, identifying the "so what" across a large amount of qualitative and quantitative data
- Structured written communication: you write clear, concise, well-structured, documents, memos, emails, and other communications and can flex the communication style (e.g., top-down vs. bottom-up) based on the audience and context
- Google Slides / Microsoft PowerPoint: you are adept at communicating in slides, whether a structured standalone slide or a full deck with a cohesive story; you are able to develop and deliver a compelling presentation.
- Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel: you can efficiently perform data analysis in spreadsheets (e.g., using pivot tables, data tables, and common formulas); you can create basic quantitative models
- Cross-functional collaboration: you partner effectively with others, across lines of difference, to achieve a common goal and prioritize work
- Curiosity: you want to understand issues deeply; you enjoy acquiring knowledge, learning new skills, and mastering new processes and tools; you are an early adopter of new technologies
Who you are:
- Your professional journey includes 3 years of experience in management or strategy consulting. You therefore have mastery of foundational skills such as slide creation, data analysis, and basic quantitative modeling
- Strategic problem solver: you enjoy tackling open-ended, ambiguous problems and delving into new topics, domains, and techniques
- Clear communicator: you demonstrate strong verbal and written communication across different audiences; you write clearly, succinctly, and in a structured and compelling manner
- Collaborative: you have experiencing working in cross-functional teams, building relationships and influencing peers and more senior colleagues
- Bias for speed and action: you get things done, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard; you have a "no job too small" attitude and a "roll up sleeves" mentality
- Mission-oriented: you're motivated by InStride's mission to change lives through employer-sponsored education
- You're willing to travel as needed (up to 10%)
How you will create impact:
- Perform in-depth analyses of employers' workforce data, and stitch together logical and compelling "data stories" to make the case for a workforce education program
- Develop business cases for employers to invest in a workforce education program aligned to their business objectives, workforce goals, and budgets
- Support other team members in translating an employer's needs into academic offerings, product features, and services that will solve its problems
- Serve as an internal expert on InStride's offerings and lead the Solution & Strategy team's documentation on InStride's offerings
- Create powerful narratives and presentations about our offerings
- Manage internal knowledge management on market and competitive trends
- Lead analysis of InStride's learners and enrollments — informing solutions design and client strategy sessions, and helping us maximize our impact on learners
- Collaborate cross-functionally (with sales, customer success, marketing, finance, product, technology, implementation, learner engagement, academic partner success) on special projects
- Support other team members in client discovery and pitch conversations as needed
- Design solutions (e.g., Career Education Paths) to meet employer needs
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of team systems, processes and tools
We are looking for someone who is not only technically skilled, but also enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact. If this description resonates with you, we're excited about the possibility of having you on our team. As a skills-driven employer, we encourage you to apply if there is a skill-fit, even in the absence of years of experience.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InStride we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role!
Benefits @ InStride
As an organization that champions investing in people, it's critical we walk the talk. That's why InStride employees are eligible to enroll in 2,800+ online certificate and degree programs through our Step Forward program. Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement programs, InStride covers your tuition upfront, regardless of your course of study, degree type, or school - eligible to employees starting Day 1.
This role is also eligible for the following benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible vacation policy
- Paid family leave
- Best-in-class health care benefits
- And more!
InStride Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At InStride, we foster a culture of belonging, we support authenticity and intersectionality, and we embrace and appreciate our differences. We do this by building a diverse pipeline of talent and ensuring equitable access to opportunities, information and leadership. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know.
Policies & Disclosure
Effective November 1, 2021, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved by the People & Talent team in writing.
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About InStride
InStride is a tech-enabled services company that is pioneering new approaches to workforce education solutions with a mission of driving meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education. In collaboration with quality academic institutions, we enable employers to provide career-aligned, debt-free education through a personalized, digital platform and a consultative service model. To learn more, visit: https://www.instride.com/
