Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
The Appian Strategy Office (ASO) is a tight-knit team that partners with senior leadership to analyze, formulate, implement, and monitor the success of Appian’s strategy through a data-driven manner. Analysts serve as change agents that facilitate the execution of Appian’s strategy across business units. The team’s ultimate goal is to grow and improve Appian’s business.
The Associate Strategy Analyst serves as a member of the ASO. The Strategy team reports to the Chief of Staff and supports the CEO in formulating, articulating, implementing, and monitoring Appian’s strategy. The Associate Strategy Analyst will be a contributing member of our team. They will support business analysis, strategic initiatives, and report creation on company performance in collaboration with tenured team members. They will also support executive meetings with customers and prospects.
This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
To be successful in this role, you need to:
- Combine creative thinking and analytics to develop a sophisticated understanding of Appian’s business
- Support executive meetings with customers and prospects
- Support quarterly public company earnings call research and processes
- Produce and validate recurring company operational performance reports
- Support quantitative and qualitative research that will drive short- and long-term company growth
- Create performance models that account for plausible scenarios and illustrate limitations of tolerable risks
- Work closely with finance and business line leaders to measure the impact of initiatives
- Develop the respect and trust of others
- Strong organizational skills and high standards for work products
Some of the tools and resources we will equip you with include:
- On-the-job analytics and Tableau training
- Customer-facing experiences
- Shadowing opportunities
- 1:1 mentoring and support
Basic qualifications:
- 0-1 years of experience in related field(s)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Commerce, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent analytical discipline
- Demonstrated data-driven, analytical, attention-to-detail mindset
- Demonstrated self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous requirements
- Demonstrated ability to challenge the standard thinking with new ideas and solutions
- Strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to impact
- Strong people skills and ability to earn the trust and respect of others
- Strong communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with Tableau, Excel, SQL, or other analytical software
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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