Hiring: Sr Associate, Sales Operations Company: Tempus AI Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 10:20:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Python, SQL, Salesforce About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Operations Analyst, or in sales operations, including at least 2 years working directly on incentive compensation, quota setting, or sales performance analytics. Life-science or diagnostics experience preferred. •At least 2 years working directly on incentive compensation, quota setting, or sales performance analytics. Life-science or diagnostics experience preferred. Required Skills: •Strategic Incentive & Compensation Design •Own the structural integrity of incentive compensation plans, leveraging advanced modeling to drive desired sales behaviors while ensuring financial sustainability. •Translate commercial strategy into tailored incentive programs that are competitive, compliant, and clearly communicated to the field organization. •Conduct market and competitor benchmarking to keep plan design aligned with life-science industry standards. •Partner with Finance, HR, and Legal to confirm plans are affordable, defensible, and compliant with applicable regulations before they go to the field. •Design and administer special incentive programs and the annual CEO Circle award, including criteria design, eligibility tracking, standings communication, and final selection. •Serve as a subject matter expert, proactively analyzing performance trends to refine compensation design, quota allocation, and resource distribution. •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, including presenting to sales leadership. •Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including building and maintaining models others rely on. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently, owning a deliverable from ambiguous 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: •$92,000 - $110,000 / 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!