# Strategy & Planning Associate at Otter

- Company: Otter
- What the company does: Otter matches parents who need care with trusted sitters in their community, on-demand. Backed by Sequoia and a16z.
- Company website: https://withotter.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Associate
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $125K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/otter/jobs/8568186002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/otter-strategy-and-planning-associate/

## About the role

Supports strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives through data-driven analysis, go-to-market strategy development, and cross-functional program execution. Partners with product, sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams to evaluate market opportunities, optimize commercial strategies, and drive high-priority initiatives from concept through implementation. Delivers actionable recommendations to leadership by combining analytical rigor, business acumen, and operational excellence.

## What they're looking for

- 2–5 years of experience in Strategy, Business Operations, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, GTM Strategy, or related analytical roles
- Experience supporting commercialization efforts, pricing and packaging initiatives, strategic partnerships, market expansion, or go-to-market execution
- Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous business problems, develop hypotheses, conduct analysis, and deliver actionable recommendations
- Strong financial modeling, business analysis, and executive communication skills
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple teams
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments where priorities evolve quickly

Tags: Global Otter S&P and Growth