Strategy Analyst

Daktronics

. Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic priorities, special projects, and day-to-day strategic activities .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with expertise in developing business cases, financial models, and executive presentations. Proficient in strategic analysis and communication, with a solid understanding of business fundamentals and financial concepts.

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Business Case DevelopmentFinancial ModelingExecutive CommunicationMarket ResearchAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisBusiness AnalysisStrategic PlanningSensitivity AnalysisScenario PlanningOperational Metrics AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentExecutive Summaries

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProfessional MaturitySound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Corporate StrategyConsultingFinanceBusiness AnalyticsMarket ResearchManufacturingTechnologyIndustrial Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic priorities, special projects, and day-to-day strategic activities
Support development and execution of corporate and business unit strategies
Conduct market, competitive, customer, and industry research to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends
Evaluate strategic initiatives through quantitative and qualitative analysis and develop recommendations
Develop business cases, financial models, investment analyses, sensitivity analyses, and scenario plans
Analyze business performance, operational metrics, and financial results to support strategic recommendations and executive decision-making
Help prioritize and track strategic initiatives, executive action items, measurable outcomes, and follow-through
Prepare for executive meetings, business reviews, customer engagements, and strategic discussions through research and analysis
Develop executive presentations, Board of Directors materials, strategic review documents, executive summaries, recommendations, and briefing materials
Translate complex analyses into concise, compelling, visually effective communications
Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of relevant business experience required
MBA strongly preferred
Strong understanding of business fundamentals and financial concepts, including income statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and structured-thinking skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
Ability to create executive-level presentations, business summaries, and clear recommendations
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work through ambiguity, and maintain high attention to detail
Professional maturity, sound judgment, discretion, and accountability when handling confidential and sensitive information
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
Ability to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy; requirement verified through an MVR check
Fluent in English, written and verbal
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position
Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Management, Business Analytics, or a related field (desired)
Experience in consulting, corporate strategy, finance, business analysis, or market research (desired)
Experience developing business cases, financial models, executive presentations, or implementation roadmaps (desired)
Experience participating in university consulting programs, case competitions, internships, or client-based business projects (desired)
Knowledge of manufacturing, technology, industrial markets, or public company environments (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible opportunities to work from a U.S. home or Daktronics location
Travel expenses associated with business needs covered in accordance with company policy
Meaningful benefits
Competitive compensation