Strategic Operations Analyst

Copart - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Copart is seeking a Strategic Operations Analyst to drive impactful business initiatives through data-driven decision-making. This role involves collaboration with business and technology partners to analyze, guide, and execute high-priority projects, requiring flexibility, curiosity, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced statistical analysis to inform and shape key business strategies.
• Clean, interpret, and extrapolate data using statistical methodologies to provide actionable insights.
• Apply critical thinking across multiple business disciplines to deliver comprehensive, valuable insights to decision-makers.
• Analyze business performance by comparing actual results against forecasts and plans.
• Collaborate with management to identify and prioritize business needs and data insights.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of business operations, data structures, and technical systems to support decision-making.
• Track and manage project action items, issues, deliverables, risks, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
• Follow established program and project development processes to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.
• Ensure that programs and projects achieve both business and technical objectives.
• Advocate for and implement innovative ideas and solutions that add value to the organization.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with a keen ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large data sets with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and generating reports; experience with R or Python is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment and interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to maintain focus on business priorities and drive critical initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems both independently and collaboratively.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong desire to work in a team environment and contribute to collective success.