Lead Corporate Strategy Analyst

Summary

Join Great Minds as a Lead Corporate Strategy Analyst and play a critical role in advancing the company's long-term strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Corporate Strategy leadership team, you will conduct market and competitive research, analyze internal performance data, and generate insights to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders on strategic planning, partnership evaluation, and data-driven business cases. This role requires strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to grow within a strategic function in a mission-driven organization. The position is remote but requires being based in the Boston Metropolitan Area. A competitive salary is offered, along with benefits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or a similar analytical role
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel, constructing financial models, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Excellent research and synthesis skills, with the ability to draw insights from complex data and translate them into clear narratives
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills; able to build professional-quality slide decks and internal memos
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn and grow within a strategic function
• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on market trends, competitors, and industry dynamics to inform strategic priorities
• Support the development of long-term strategic plans and annual operating plans through financial modeling, data analysis, and internal KPI tracking
• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential partnerships, M&A targets, new market opportunities, and strategic initiatives
• Build dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate insights to leadership in a clear and compelling way
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and support implementation of strategic projects
• Contribute to the preparation of board materials, strategy documents, and internal communications
• Assist in modeling scenarios and business cases that inform investment or strategic decisions
• Help track and monitor progress against strategic goals and report on key outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the K–12 education sector, edtech, or mission-driven organizations
• Familiarity with business case development, financial modeling, or strategic planning processes
• Interest in public education and a belief in the power of high-quality curriculum