Hiring: Associate, Sales Operations Company: Tempus AI Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:20:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Python, SQL, Salesforce About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Operations Analyst, or in sales operations, including exposure to incentive compensation, quota setting, or sales performance analytics. Life-science or diagnostics experience preferred. Required Skills: •Incentive Compensation Design & Administration •Maintain the mechanics of incentive compensation plans — build and document the calculation logic, and model plan scenarios to show how design choices change field behavior and cost. •Help translate commercial strategy into incentive programs that are competitive, compliant, and clearly communicated, and build the field-facing materials that explain how each plan pays. •Gather market and competitor benchmarking inputs to support plan design decisions against life-science industry standards. •Partner with Finance, HR, and Legal to assemble the cost, eligibility, and compliance detail plans need before they go to the field. •Administer special incentive programs and the annual CEO Circle award, including eligibility tracking, standings updates, and selection support. •Build working knowledge of the plans deep enough to answer field and leadership questions on how any given number was produced, and flag design issues you find in the data. •Quota Setting & Territory Performance Targets Qualifications: •BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related quantitative field. •Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. •Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including building and maintaining models others rely on. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently, owning a deliverable from request to finished answer, and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. •Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy with the judgment to know when a number is wrong before anyone else sees it. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively. •Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. •The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position. Compensation: •$80,000 - $95,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!