Operations Analyst

About the role

The Position OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applications received after Sunday, June 14, 2026, will only be considered if the position is not filled.

Responsibilities

• Conducts cost-benefit analyses, evaluates contracts and operational models, and delivers substantive recommendations to leadership.
• Identifies and pursues federal, state, and regional funding opportunities and manages applications from research through submission.
• Tied to the district's EV charging infrastructure, develops strategies for revenue development.
• Oversight of Helix's participation in California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard program.
• Owns the asset management function for the Operations Department, ensuring operational assets are well documented, planned, and cared for throughout their lifecycle.
• Works in close coordination with the broader district effort to ensure operational assets are well managed.
• Integrates new technology into operations, demonstrating success in implementing AI in practical operational contexts.

Qualifications

• Training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in operations management, business administration, public administration, finance, economics, data science, information technology management, logistics or a related field; and a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible analytical or operational experience encompassing data analysis, program evaluation, budget and/or operational support.
• A related master’s degree can substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Certification or formal training in data analytics, asset management, process improvement, or a closely related discipline is highly desirable.
• Certifications in relevant areas may be required over time.

Skills

The ability to build a financial model and present it persuasively to leadership is essential. Grant writing experience and a track record of leading people are both expected. Technical expertise alone is not enough. The ideal candidate earns credibility with data and keeps it with relationships. The ability to build trust across the organization with field staff, managers, and executive leadership is what separates a good analyst from the right one.

Benefits

EXCELLENT SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE. At Helix, analytical thinkers do not just support decisions, they drive them. We have built a culture around collaboration, respect and the belief that when talented people are genuinely supported, the results speak for themselves. Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering comprehensive health coverage, professional development programs and wellness initiatives designed to help our team flourish both personally and professionally.

Pay

Competitive Salary: $107,598 - $137,280/annually
100% employee premiums paid for all health benefits
Annual Merit Increases. Full-time employees are eligible for 5% merit increases on an annual basis until they reach the top of their pay range.
CalPERS membership
Deferred Compensation. Up to $3,500 matching on 457 plans
24 annual days of accrued leave (Increases to 29 after 5 years of service, max 37 annual days of accrued leave)
Educational Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually for qualifying coursework after one year of employment
12 paid holidays per year including 2 floating holidays

Schedule

Full-time position

Application Process

To be considered for the Operations Analyst, please select the APPLY button to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an online application.