Strategic Associate

Bridge strategy, systems, and business impact.

You’re the kind of analytical person who sees both the numbers and the people behind them. You can analyze a complex system, then walk into a room and explain it in a way that earns trust and alignment with the goal.

As a Strategic Associate at Precoa, you’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, systems, and execution. You’ll partner across departments, help translate between teams like field, HR, and development, and turn ambiguous challenges into structured, actionable plans

If you are looking for a visible, cross-functional role where your thinking and ability to build relationships matter – this is the role for you!

What you’ll do (and why you’ll love doing it)

You won’t operate on the sidelines, you’ll help architect how strategy becomes reality, as you:

• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that bring clarity to complex, unstructured problems. You’ll help senior leaders make confident decisions that shape how we grow and scale.

• Translate data into action. You’ll analyze qualitative and quantitative inputs across a complex business model, identify opportunities, and ensure insights convert into measurable outcomes.

• Bridge strategy and systems. Whether exploring HRIS capabilities, evaluating platforms like Culture Amp, or helping connect Sales Studio with field needs, you’ll align business priorities with technical execution.

• Drive projects from concept to completion. You’ll schedule, facilitate, track action items, build presentations, develop proposals, and ensure critical initiatives move forward with discipline and craftsmanship.

• Build trusted relationships across departments. You’ll resolve roadblocks, navigate competing priorities, and influence outcomes through credibility, clarity, and collaboration.

Are you ready to turn insight into real influence? Let’s talk!

For a full job description, please see the Dropbox link here.

Skills you may have to make you a success!

• 2+ years of professional experience in strategy, analytics, project management, consulting, finance, or a similarly rigorous environment. Exceptional academic performance paired with highly relevant experience, also welcomed.
• Strong organizational discipline. You manage multiple workstreams, track details, and drive progress without losing momentum.
• Clear and confident communication skills. You can explain complex ideas simply and build alignment across diverse teams.
• Analytical curiosity. You enjoy structured problem-solving, thinking through logic step-by-step, and making sound decisions in ambiguous situations.

What we offer you as part of #PrecoaLife

• Competitive exempt salary based on experience
• 18 days PTO and 10 paid holidays annually
• Minimum 6-weeks parental leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k, with company match and $25,000 Life Insurance Policy

About Precoa

At Precoa, our people are the heart of our success. Core Employees strive to live our values of kindness, progression, and craftsmanship every day — bringing emotional intelligence, common sense, positivity, and authentic connection to everything they do.

If you love solving challenges, building real relationships, and driving meaningful results, you’ll feel right at home here.

We’re a national leader in the preneed industry. Our passion is helping people plan today so their families can focus on connection when they need it most. Recognized as one of The Oregonian’s Top Workplaces for 14 consecutive years, we’re committed to creating a place where you can live a fulfilling life, do meaningful work, grow your potential, and enjoy the journey along the way.

Headquartered in Portland, OR, with a satellite office in Utah, we’re a team driven to make a difference — every day, through every connection.