[Hiring] Strategy Operations Analyst @Saab

Role Description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a collaborative and analytically minded Strategy Operations Analyst to support enterprise strategy development and business operations. This role gathers and organizes operational and market information, maintains management reporting and planning artifacts, develops decision-support analyses, and coordinates inputs across functions. The analyst will translate complex information into clear reports, dashboards, presentations, and written communications for senior and executive leaders.

• Maintain an integrated view of business operations and strategic initiatives to support alignment across multiple lines of effort
• Gather, organize, validate, and analyze operational, market, and planning data from cross-functional stakeholders
• Prepare initial drafts of business strategy and operations reports for review by senior team members and leaders
• Support updates to objectives and key results dashboards, quarterly business reviews, and the five-year business planning process
• Develop and maintain recurring analytical reports and visualizations that identify trends, relationships, risks, and potential business impacts
• Collaborate with market intelligence, business development, functional teams, and external consultants to synthesize information on current and future markets, geopolitical developments, and global trends
• Create executive-ready presentations and written communications on business strategy, operational performance, and related topics
• Coordinate planning inputs, milestones, and follow-up actions across stakeholders; identify issues and elevate risks or gaps as appropriate
• Apply established policies, procedures, and analytical methods while recommending practical improvements to reporting and planning processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration, economics, data analytics, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and composition skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources
• Data literacy, including the ability to create clear graphs and visualizations, interpret trends, and distinguish correlation from causation
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Power Query is desirable
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and develop reports, analyses, or presentations
• Ability to manage varied, moderately scoped assignments with limited day-to-day instruction and exercise judgment within defined practices
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with cross-functional partners and leadership audiences
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Requirements

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience in military operations, defense planning, national security, intelligence analysis, or related defense industry environments
• Experience supporting strategic planning, business operations, market analysis, performance reporting, or quarterly business reviews
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Automate, or Power Apps, as well as SharePoint and Microsoft Lists; or demonstrated ability to quickly develop proficiency with these tools

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage