Analyst Operational Readiness DA

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking an Analyst, Operational Readiness DA to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience, focusing on supporting the Operational Readiness team by managing information, tracking progress, and ensuring operational activation runs smoothly. The Analyst will play a key role in identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact operations.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Operational Readiness team by collecting and verifying workstream information, maintaining accurate trackers and evidence records, and preparing clear progress updates. Under guidance, the Analyst will help identify missing inputs, overdue actions, and emerging dependencies, enabling accountable owners to resolve them prior to operational activation.

Key Responsibilities

• Update readiness plans, checklists, milestone trackers, and action logs using inputs from workstream owners, recording the source and date of each update.
• Collect and organize evidence for workforce, training, procedures, assets, systems, permits, and service mobilization against agreed readiness criteria.
• Check submissions for completeness and consistency, flagging missing evidence, conflicting dates, or unassigned actions to the responsible specialist or manager.
• Prepare routine status summaries, dashboards, and meeting packs that distinguish verified completion from work still in progress.
• Maintain risk, issue, dependency, and decision logs, following up on assigned actions and escalating blockers promptly.
• Support coordination of readiness workshops, site inspections, testing, rehearsals, and operational trials, including minutes and action follow-up.
• Assist with reviews of handover documentation, operating procedures, and mobilization plans by recording comments and tracking responses.
• Maintain orderly document control, version history, and traceable records for readiness assurance and transition to operations.
• Support post-activation close-out and lessons learned, and suggest practical improvements to templates and reporting.

Key Relationships

The Analyst will interact with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational readiness. Internal relationships include teams such as Operational Readiness, Operations, Project Delivery, Facilities and Asset Management, HSE, Security, Technology, and other workstream owners. External relationships will involve contractors, consultants, operators, and service providers, as directed by the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh. The role involves working within a dynamic team focused on ensuring the smooth operational activation of projects at Qiddiya.