Senior Analyst Performance Optimization

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

In this role, you will support the performance optimization team in delivering strategic analyses, business modeling, and process insights that influence executive decision-making. This role requires a curious mindset, strong analytical chops, and the ability to synthesize data into clear narratives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate across business functions, conduct stakeholder interviews, and translate operational findings into well-structured deliverables. Exposure to budgeting cycles, scenario planning, and executive presentations will be a key part of the role.

What you will do

• Deliver strategic analyses and business modeling (primarily in Excel) that influence high-level decision-making across the organization

• Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives and executive-level presentations

• Conduct stakeholder interviews, map workflows, and uncover operational improvement opportunities

• Develop and maintain scenario planning tools aligned with budget cycles

• Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure insights reflect business realities

• Contribute to the creation of strategic communications including presentations, briefs, and executive summaries

• Assess and enhance the clarity and usefulness of performance dashboards, working closely with Business Intelligence teams

What you will bring

• 3–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or analytical business roles

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with demonstrated ability to distill insights into visual and written formats

• Experience with complex financial modeling and planning

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Familiarity with business planning cycles and working with performance metrics

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

What will set you apart

• A naturally curious mindset with a passion for uncovering root causes and opportunities for improvement

• Ability to synthesize cross-functional inputs into actionable insights

• Comfort engaging with senior stakeholders and navigating complex business environments

• Experience supporting budgeting processes and building forecasting/scenario models

• Talent for simplifying complex data into impactful executive narratives

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$89,900.00 - $127,025.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions