Job Title: Business Operations Analyst 2
Location: Tualatin, OR
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Semiconductor
Compensation: $45.57/hour
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a Business Operations Analyst 2 to support process improvement, operational analytics, reporting, and business performance initiatives within Lam Research's Global Operations organization. In this role, you'll leverage data, analytics, and process improvement methodologies to identify opportunities, drive operational efficiencies, and support data-driven decision-making across the business.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Play a key role in driving operational excellence within a global organization.
- Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve business performance.
- Utilize advanced analytics, Power BI, and data visualization tools to influence decision-making.
- Lead initiatives that improve processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
- Gain exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, business operations, and continuous improvement programs.
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role provides an opportunity to turn data into meaningful business insights that drive strategic decisions. You'll work on impactful projects involving process optimization, dashboard development, performance measurement, and change management while helping shape the future of business operations through analytics-driven improvements.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
- Plan, perform, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization methodologies.
- Develop, automate, and maintain business reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Create impactful data visualizations and executive-level reporting using Power BI and Excel.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Measure operational performance against established KPIs and business objectives.
- Facilitate cross-functional projects and collaborate with stakeholders to implement process improvements.
- Develop process maps, workflow diagrams, and business documentation.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and support business case development.
- Identify and communicate process gaps while providing data-driven recommendations to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with data governance standards and reporting best practices.
- Support change management activities related to process, reporting, and systems improvements.
- Deliver presentations and communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in business operations, process improvement, business analytics, operational excellence, or a related analytical role.
- 2+ years of experience developing reports, dashboards, and business analytics solutions.
- 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel for complex analysis, reporting, data manipulation, and automation.
- 2+ years of experience using Power BI for dashboard creation, reporting, and data visualization.
- 1+ year of experience supporting process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence initiatives.
- 1+ year of experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational or business performance data.
- 2+ years of experience building advanced Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
What Sets You Apart:
- Experience utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience facilitating cross-functional projects and stakeholder alignment.
- Strong data storytelling and visualization skills.
- Experience identifying root causes and translating data into actionable business recommendations.
- Knowledge of data governance, reporting standards, and process controls.
- Experience supporting operational performance management and KPI development.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities including Pivot Tables, Power Query, data models, formulas, and automation.
- Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
- Strong change management and process implementation experience.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Experience creating executive-level presentations and communicating analytical findings.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
- Top Skills: Power BI, advanced Excel reporting and automation, process improvement, root-cause analysis, operational metrics, data visualization, and stakeholder management.
- Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Oct 06, 2026