Strategist IV

Job Title: 

Strategist IV 

Location: 

Burlingame, California 

Job Type: 

Full-time, 8-month On-Going Contract, W2 

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, Remote (PST Preferred) 

Pay Range: 

$87.80 - $102.92 per hour  

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. 

Job Description:  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Use third-party services to compile, manage, and maintain competitive benchmarking data. 

• Transform raw data into charts, graphs, tables, and presentation-ready materials. 

• Conduct research across internal and external sources to identify industry trends, competitors, technologies, and market dynamics. 

• Utilize AI tools, including LLMs, to accelerate research and analysis. 

• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable industry insights. 

• Develop clear narratives and recommendations that support strategic decision-making. 

• Build, share, and present findings to leaders and cross-functional teams. 

• Independently drive projects from initial ambiguity through completion. 

• Support the Industry Insights program while partnering with stakeholders across multiple business areas. 

Requirements 

• 4+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, data analytics, data science, business operations, and/or program management. 

• 2+ years of experience leading projects involving data strategy, analytics, or data science within consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or similar environments. 

• Experience in analytics, modeling, and data visualization. 

• Advanced proficiency with Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and Word/Docs. 

• Working knowledge of SQL. 

• Fluency using AI tools (e.g., LLMs) to accelerate research and analysis. 

• Demonstrated experience structuring and solving analytical problems. 

• High ownership and the ability to independently drive projects from ambiguity to decision-ready outputs. 

• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders and teams. 

• Strong communication and presentation skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline (MBA preferred). 

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, investment banking, and/or program management. 

• Experience within VR, AR, gaming, wearables, consumer hardware, or the broader consumer internet space. 

• Experience supporting products within social, media, or entertainment industries. 

• Academic background from leading institutions preferred. 

Skills 

• Competitive Intelligence 

• Market Research 

• Industry Analysis 

• Data Analytics 

• Data Modeling 

• Data Visualization 

• Benchmarking 

• SQL 

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets 

• Strategic Analysis 

• AI Tools / LLMs 

• Executive Presentations 

• Stakeholder Management 

• Project Management 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline. 

• Advanced degree preferred. 

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