Strategy Analyst

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and business unit strategy development and execution; research markets, competitors, customers, and industries.
• Evaluate initiatives through quantitative and qualitative analysis; develop business cases, financial models, investment and sensitivity analyses, and scenario plans.
• Analyze business performance, operational metrics, and financial results; prioritize and track initiatives, executive action items, and outcomes.
• Prepare research for executive meetings, business reviews, customer engagements, and strategic discussions.
• Create executive presentations, Board materials, strategic reviews, summaries, and recommendations; communicate complex analysis clearly and accurately.

Workplace and travel

• The role is remote, with preference for candidates within commuting distance of Brookings, South Dakota.
• Travel to Brookings and other locations may be required, up to 50%; business travel expenses are covered under company policy.

Pay

• Typical hiring range is $80,000 to $100,000 annually.
• The offer may vary based on education, experience, location, and applicable local legislation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of relevant business experience required; an MBA is strongly preferred.
• Strong business and financial fundamentals, including income statements, balance sheets, profit and loss, and cash flow.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, structured-thinking, written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; ability to create executive presentations, business summaries, and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently remotely, collaborate with senior leaders, handle multiple priorities and ambiguity, and exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, travel by air and ground, and comply with the company’s Driver Eligibility Policy.

Application deadline

• Applications are accepted through October 21, 2026; submissions may not be reviewed before the deadline.