Business Development & Operations Lead, Health

Business Development & Operations Lead, Health

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U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to empowering every consumer, institution, and government with data‑driven insights and advice on relevant issues impacting the communities where they live, work, and serve. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism, and advice that has earned us the trust of our readers for 90 years. Our platforms on  include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, and 360 Reviews.

We reach more than millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services, and more. These guides provide an easy‑to‑digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions.

We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

We're seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and entrepreneurial business development and operations lead to help drive growth and operational excellence across our organization. This role is ideal for a recent MBA or early‑career professional eager to take ownership of strategic initiatives, optimize business performance, and build new partnerships that accelerate company impact.

You’ll work closely with business and product leadership to identify growth opportunities, streamline key business processes, and support cross‑functional execution across product or service delivery.

• Partner with leadership to define, track, and execute strategic and operational priorities.
• Analyze and optimize internal processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and models to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking cycles.
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives that improve organizational alignment and execution.

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and maintain pitch materials, proposals, and partnership documents.
• Collaborate with marketing and product/service teams to translate opportunities into actionable business plans.
• Manage and nurture key client or partner relationships.

• Lead or support special projects across strategy, operations, or growth ranging from market entry assessments to new product launches.
• Serve as a “utility player” capable of diving into complex challenges, structuring problems, and delivering results.

• MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in management consulting, strategy, operations, or business development.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity.

• Creative, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity.
• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth.
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training.
• Collaborative work environment: fun, diverse, inclusive, and ambitious co‑workers.

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive…