Job Description
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Position Overview
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is searching for Senior Defence Strategy Analysts to join the BDUK Strategy team in London or Bristol. The role involves developing actionable strategies that drive positive change for the business.
The BDUK Strategy team synthesizes UK defence business, market, competitive and financial data to develop and evaluate strategic alternatives. The team works closely with BDUK Business units, BGS and BDS to create strategic growth plans and ensures strategies and necessary investments are reflected in the business plan.
The successful candidate will lead across organizational boundaries to maintain strategic alignment, perform critical analysis, and present and defend insights to senior leaders. The role is expected to be hands‑on with high visibility and strong initiative.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead research, benchmarking, forecasting, and synthesis to inform strategic decisions
- Drive enterprise, functional, and business‑unit integration of strategic decision analysis
- Lead business‑case development in partnership with finance, program management, business development, and operational teams
- Ensure strategies and recommended investments are included in the Long Range Business Plan
- Support evaluation of market development, industry collaboration, acquisitions, and partnerships
- Collaborate across functions to develop and deploy strategies that achieve business objectives
- Lead and facilitate high‑level meetings on complex strategic topics to build alignment and drive decisions
- Present and defend strategic insights and recommendations to senior leaders
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years’ experience performing strategy‑related work (e.g. market or competitive research and analysis, strategy development, facilitating strategic decisions)
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate analytic results clearly
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10–25% as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in industrial, defence, or aerospace sectors, especially aftermarket services for aerospace & defence
- Knowledge of defence‑related technologies, industry markets, and competitive landscape
- Knowledge of the UK Defence & Security landscape and key strategic interlocutors
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong market forecast and analysis experience
- Experience working with large datasets and visualisations
- Demonstrated experience developing long‑term strategies and serving as a strategic business partner to leadership teams
- Prior consulting or corporate strategy experience
- MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, strategy, or international studies preferred
- Academic background in Business (Finance, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management), Economics, Engineering, or Political Science desired
- Proven expertise in market/competitive research and analysis, strategy development, and facilitating strategic decision‑making
Relocation
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Flexible tools to support meaningful impact
- Inclusive culture with empowerment and support for diverse voices
- Excellent adoption and parental leave options
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a winter break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Company‑paid BUPA medical plan
- Short‑term sickness – 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long‑term sickness – 66.67% of annual salary from week 27
- 6× annual salary life insurance
- Learning Together programme for ongoing personal and career development
- Well‑being programmes, tools and incentives
Other Information
- Export Control – this is not an Export Control position.
- Security Clearance – requires ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
- Visa Sponsorship – Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Shift – Not a shift worker (United Kingdom).
- Program Reward – Position is contingent upon program award.
- Equal Opportunity Employer – We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and encourage the use of reasonable accommodations during recruitment.
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