Operations Analyst Jobs in California
Operations Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, logistics, financial services, and healthcare across a market that ranges from entry-level analyst positions to senior strategy and process improvement roles. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the largest share of openings, with well-established employers like Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo maintaining significant operations analyst hiring across the state. The most in-demand specialties include supply chain operations, business process optimization, and data-driven financial operations analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A brief summary
What you’ll be responsible for
- Deliver high quality, hands-on support diagnosing,troubleshooting and resolving issues successfully, evaluating log, alarms or data to determinethe health of systems and hardware.
- Execute triage and escalation procedures during live shows, including paging appropriate teams and documenting outcomes for post-event review.
- Understand and execute change management activities in a high-availability environment, including assessing the impact of changes before implementation.
- Participate with partner teams and vendors on continuous improvement projects, defining requirements and managing execution to deliver operational excellence and value.
- Effectively manage and oversee IT asset inventories.
- Deploy and modify PC images built by Systems Engineering and deploy and modify network hardware per Network Engineering direction.
- Provide post-event summaries of on-site changes, image updates, or unresolved issues to engineering teams for continuous improvement.
- Continuously expand skills, learning the latest technologies and maintaining knowledge of IT policies to provide technically accurate solutions.
- Update and maintain documentation and incident report tracking.
- Foster positive, healthy, and enthusiastic relationships with various customers, manage their expectations, and communicate status regularly with customer contacts.
- Perform on-site technical QC prior to and during shows, including verification of peripherals, software versions, image integrity, game server connectivity, audio routing, and real-time troubleshooting of hardware or signal issues.
- Prepare road show kits, including monitors, cables, and supporting hardware.
- Coordinate with the Competitive Operations Team as a technical consultant on stage PC issues.
- Operate and maintain pre-built scripts/applications for use in live show events.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
This role is for you if
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 1-2 years of corporate setting Windows, Mac or Linux Operating systems support experience
- 1-2 years of networking (such as DNS, DHCP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP) experience
- 1-2 years of troubleshooting in a multi-user high availability environment experience
- 1-2 years of PC repair, troubleshooting, deployment experience
- Experience in customer-facing roles
- Comfortable with PC imaging and software FOG
- Comfortable with network deployment/configuration software (Meraki Dashboard, Datadog, Netbox)
- Structured cabling experience working with copper and fiber
- Can travel to local and global sites up to 50% of the time
- Ability to interface professionally with customer executives and employees.
- Ability to see problems through to resolution and communicate progress and results to customers.
- High degree of autonomy and ability to self-manage is required.
- Physically capable of picking up and moving computer/broadcast/network hardware (~15-20kgs / 30-45 pounds)
- Bachelor's degree
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco/CCNA, Linux (Redhat), Microsoft hardware (installation), AWS, or other industry relevant certifications
- 1+ years of scripting language, or 6+ months of system administration experience
- Experience supporting IT, broadcast production, or Audio-Visual systems at live events, conventions, conferences, or relevant gatherings
Our Company
We’re more than just a workplace — we’re a community of people who care about doing meaningful work, supporting each other, and growing together. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we believe in creating roles that energise, challenge, and inspire.
A brief summary
What you’ll be responsible for
- Deliver high quality, hands-on support diagnosing,troubleshooting and resolving issues successfully, evaluating log, alarms or data to determinethe health of systems and hardware.
- Execute triage and escalation procedures during live shows, including paging appropriate teams and documenting outcomes for post-event review.
- Understand and execute change management activities in a high-availability environment, including assessing the impact of changes before implementation.
- Participate with partner teams and vendors on continuous improvement projects, defining requirements and managing execution to deliver operational excellence and value.
- Effectively manage and oversee IT asset inventories.
- Deploy and modify PC images built by Systems Engineering and deploy and modify network hardware per Network Engineering direction.
- Provide post-event summaries of on-site changes, image updates, or unresolved issues to engineering teams for continuous improvement.
- Continuously expand skills, learning the latest technologies and maintaining knowledge of IT policies to provide technically accurate solutions.
- Update and maintain documentation and incident report tracking.
- Foster positive, healthy, and enthusiastic relationships with various customers, manage their expectations, and communicate status regularly with customer contacts.
- Perform on-site technical QC prior to and during shows, including verification of peripherals, software versions, image integrity, game server connectivity, audio routing, and real-time troubleshooting of hardware or signal issues.
- Prepare road show kits, including monitors, cables, and supporting hardware.
- Coordinate with the Competitive Operations Team as a technical consultant on stage PC issues.
- Operate and maintain pre-built scripts/applications for use in live show events.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
This role is for you if
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 1-2 years of corporate setting Windows, Mac or Linux Operating systems support experience
- 1-2 years of networking (such as DNS, DHCP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP) experience
- 1-2 years of troubleshooting in a multi-user high availability environment experience
- 1-2 years of PC repair, troubleshooting, deployment experience
- Experience in customer-facing roles
- Comfortable with PC imaging and software FOG
- Comfortable with network deployment/configuration software (Meraki Dashboard, Datadog, Netbox)
- Structured cabling experience working with copper and fiber
- Can travel to local and global sites up to 50% of the time
- Ability to interface professionally with customer executives and employees.
- Ability to see problems through to resolution and communicate progress and results to customers.
- High degree of autonomy and ability to self-manage is required.
- Physically capable of picking up and moving computer/broadcast/network hardware (~15-20kgs / 30-45 pounds)
- Bachelor's degree
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco/CCNA, Linux (Redhat), Microsoft hardware (installation), AWS, or other industry relevant certifications
- 1+ years of scripting language, or 6+ months of system administration experience
- Experience supporting IT, broadcast production, or Audio-Visual systems at live events, conventions, conferences, or relevant gatherings
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software19
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Medical Devices4
- Science & Research4
- Manufacturing3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, economics, or a related field
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
- Experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean or Six Sigma
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder reporting
- Ability to work across multiple departments to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions
Operations Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations analyst in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related analytical field as the foundation for entry. Operations analyst roles in California carry no state-issued license or registration requirement, so hiring decisions center on education, demonstrated analytical skills, and hands-on experience with process improvement or data tools. A Six Sigma Green Belt or a relevant business analytics certificate strengthens a candidate's profile considerably in the California market.
How much do operations analysts make in California?
Operations analysts in California earn a median of about $101,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,360 for the lowest 10% to over $174,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire operations analysts in California?
Employers hiring operations analysts in California right now include TikTok, Kaiser Permanente, and OpenAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology firms, large healthcare systems, and major financial institutions means ongoing demand for analysts who can work at the intersection of data, process, and business strategy.
Which California cities have the most operations analyst jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles have the most operations analyst openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco anchor demand through their dense clusters of technology companies, financial services firms, and corporate headquarters, while San Diego's mix of defense contractors, biotech employers, and logistics operations creates consistent hiring for analysts focused on supply chain and process improvement.
Are there remote operations analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Operations analyst work is largely desk-based and analytical, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 49% of operations analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly California technology and financial services employers have adopted flexible work models. Data analysis, reporting, and process documentation tasks are the functions most frequently performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a operations analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a business analyst, operations coordinator, or data analyst associate role at a large California employer, then transitioning into a dedicated operations analyst position after demonstrating analytical output. California technology companies and large healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health regularly hire recent graduates into rotational business programs and operations associate tracks. Building proficiency in SQL and completing a Six Sigma White Belt or Green Belt certification gives candidates without direct experience a concrete, verifiable edge in California applications.
Where can I find and apply to operations analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to operations analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, identify the positions that match your background and target city, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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