Strategy Analyst

Daktronics • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Daktronics is seeking a highly motivated, analytical Strategy Analyst to support corporate and business strategies, evaluate strategic initiatives, and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. The role combines business acumen, financial analysis, structured problem solving, and executive communication. The successful candidate will work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic priorities, special projects, and day-to-day strategic activities, and will support strategy development and execution across corporate and business units.

The position is remote and may be performed from a U.S. home or Daktronics location. Candidates within commuting distance of Brookings, South Dakota, are preferred. Travel to Brookings and other locations may be required, up to 50%; business travel expenses are covered in accordance with company policy. The typical hiring range is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. A bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of relevant business experience are required; an MBA is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two to five years of relevant business experience.
• 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; the requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record check.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• MBA strongly preferred.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience in consulting, corporate strategy, finance, business analysis, or market research.
• Experience developing business cases, financial models, executive presentations, or implementation roadmaps.
• Experience participating in university consulting programs, case competitions, internships, or client-based business projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, technology, industrial markets, or public company environments.
• Strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, initiative, and desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic priorities, special projects, and day-to-day strategic activities.
• Support the 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 research and analysis for executive meetings, business reviews, customer engagements, and strategic discussions.
• 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 while ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and consistency.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and meaningful benefits; specific benefits information is available on the Daktronics careers website.
• Business travel expenses covered in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level