Strategy Analyst

Michael Baker International

Strategy Analyst executing strategic initiatives, analyses, and communications for Michael Baker International in Alexandria, VA. Focusing on C-suite decision-making support and collaborative strategic planning.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and maintain enterprise and business group strategic plans, including annual planning materials, strategic initiatives, and performance tracking
Execute assigned components of strategic initiatives, including market assessments, growth analyses, and operational reviews
Track progress against strategic priorities and prepare status updates and summaries for executive review
Build and maintain financial, operational, and scenario-based models to support strategic decisions
Analyze business performance data, market size, growth trends, and investment scenarios
Produce charts, tables, dashboards, and written summaries that clearly communicate findings to senior leaders
Research, monitor, and analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic factors impacting the AEC industry
Compile competitive intelligence, benchmarking analyses, and briefing materials
Maintain libraries of market research, data sources, and recurring reports
Develop executive-ready presentations, memos, and briefing decks for C-suite and board-facing discussions
Partner with the Marketing Communications team to translate enterprise strategy into internal and external messaging, fact bases, and narratives
Support preparation of strategy-related content for town halls, leadership meetings, and external communications
Work directly with C-suite leaders to gather inputs, respond to requests, and refine analyses
Coordinate with finance, operations, marketing, and business leaders to collect data and validate assumptions
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, executive-facing environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree, MBA preferred
3+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or strategic planning
Proven ability to own work products from research through final delivery
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with hands-on modeling experience
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis tools
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
Experience within or serving the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningfinancial modelingoperational reviewsmarket assessmentsgrowth analysesdata analysisquantitative analysisbenchmarkingcompetitive intelligencescenario-based modeling

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillspresentation skillscollaborationtime managementproblem-solvingattention to detailexecutive communicationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA