Sr. Programmatic Ad Ops Analyst at Big Happy

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

83000.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programmatic ad buying, DSP, SSP, Trafficking, Audience segmentation, Pixel implementation, KPI optimization, Data analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pivot tables, Campaign management, Technical communication, Collaboration, Troubleshooting

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Sr. Programmatic Ad Ops Analyst Application Deadline: 21 June 2026 Department: PAS Employment Type: Full Time Location: New York Reporting To: Manager of Business Intelligence & Activations Compensation: $72,000 - $83,000 / year Description As a Sr. Ad Ops Analyst you will own the setup, optimization, and performance tracking of programmatic campaigns across DSP and SSP partners. You’ll help Big Happy expand our advanced buying capabilities, ensuring campaigns run efficiently, accurately, and profitably. This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience inside programmatic platforms and is excited to bring operational excellence and strategic thinking to a growing team. Key Responsibilities Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 2-5 years of hands-on programmatic ad buying experience (DSP or SSP). Strong understanding of trafficking, audience segmentation, pixel implementation, and programmatic ecosystem mechanics. Experience optimizing toward KPIs such as CTR, ROAS, CPA, CPM, and viewability. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action. Advanced comfort with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis (pivot tables, complex formulas) Comfortable managing multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-moving environment Detail-Oriented: You catch issues before they become problems. Curious & Resourceful: You proactively explore platform capabilities and new opportunities. Clear Communicator: You can explain technical concepts in simple language. Collaborative: You work well across creative, media, and strategy teams. Ownership Mindset: You take responsibility for results and drive improvements. Calm Under Pressure: You can manage pacing, troubleshooting, and deadlines without losing focus. Benefits Full-time position with a competitive base salary and commissions Access to benefits, including Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Participation in Big Happy’s stock program Paid Parental Leave Unlimited PTO Big Happy-provided laptop Team Happy camaraderie—celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and fostering continuous career growth A workplace culture where you can be yourself, contribute meaningfully, and be valued for your impact Compensation: $72,000-$83,000 base + 10% bonus + Quarterly Kickers Location: Midtown NYC (3 days per week in office)

Responsibilities

The role involves owning the setup, optimization, and performance tracking of programmatic campaigns across DSP and SSP partners. The analyst will ensure campaigns run efficiently and profitably while expanding the company's advanced buying capabilities.