Job 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.
Responsibilities Include:
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.
Compensation Range: $71,000 to $90,000 for our Syracuse, NY location; $79,200 to $99,000 for our Washington, DC location.
The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Skills and Experience:
Required 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and…