# Strategy and Operations Associate

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $100k – $115k/yr
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Looker, Sigma, Project Management, Gantt Charts, Critical Path Analysis, Data Visualization, Dashboard Development
**Posted:** 2026-06-12

> Associate supporting data center construction through analytics, dashboards, project tracking, deal support, and cross-functional operations at a fast-scaling AI infrastructure company.

## Job Description

## What you’ll do
- **Data & dashboard ownership** – build, maintain, and continuously improve cost, schedule, risk, and quality dashboards so every stakeholder has real-time visibility.
- **Deal support** – assist on due diligence and documentation. Prepare data rooms, exhibits, and external deal materials that help transactions get across the finish line.
- **Swiss army knife** – jump into special projects, fill gaps, and do whatever it takes to keep the team moving at Crusoe‑speed.
- **Meeting & Daily Operations support** – prep agendas, take crisp notes, track action items, and follow up relentlessly so no decision or commitment falls through the cracks.
- **Project tracking** – support schedule and milestone tracking across active campus builds. Flag slippage early, surface the critical path, and keep the team one step ahead.
- **Materials creation** – draft presentations, one-pagers, and memos for internal reviews, executive updates, and external stakeholders. Make complex information look effortless.
- **Process & playbook support** – help document standard operating procedures, RACI matrices, and lessons learned so every new campus launch starts smarter than the last.

## What you’ll bring
- 1–3 years of experience in construction management, consulting, investment banking, or a fast-paced operations or strategy role (internship experience counts)
- Previous exposure to data center infrastructure, co-location providers, development or real estate is a strong plus
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (Sigma, Tableau, Looker, or similar) is a plus
- Strong written communication—you write clearly, concisely, and can prepare board-worthy materials
- Exceptional attention to detail balanced with the ability to move quickly and prioritize ruthlessly in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Familiarity with project management concepts (Gantt charts, critical path, milestone tracking); exposure to construction, real estate, or infrastructure a plus
- A low-ego, high-ownership mindset—you do what it takes and want the team to succeed
- Strong interest in AI infrastructure, power markets, and large-scale data center development
- AI First mindset, strong interest in integrating AI into the whole team's workflows.
- BS in Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field

## Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location

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