Defence & Security Strategy Specialist

About This Role

One CAE. Infinite Possibilities.

Shaping a better future, led by technology, together.

At CAE, we are building the future together as one inclusive team, One CAE. Our people are our creative force, empowered to grow, innovate, and disrupt as we continuously pursue new ideas and develop advanced technologies to help make the world a safer place. As a technology company, we digitize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines and defense forces, to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.

The Defence & Security Strategy Specialist will be responsible for researching and analyzing markets to comprehend trends and derive strategic recommendations. He will maintain awareness of industry changes and direction along with customer and competitive activities. The Strategy & Performance team is a highly energetic, fast-paced team that prioritizes the engagement and growth of every team member while providing deliverables that shape the company’s future.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Support D&S’ Strategic Planning Process, which includes the creation of D&S’ divisional 5-year Strategic Plan (forecasting and evaluation of complex data that drives company strategy) as well as region-specific Strategic Plan.
• Research and analyze market, competitive and customer data to help develop D&S International and Canada annual 5-year Business Environment Assessment (BEA).
• Research and analyze market intelligence to support strategic captures: Conduct market assessments and prepare analyses to provide insights to the Capture Team, Conduct competitive intelligence and prepare teaming analyses to identify potential competitors and gauge potential offerings, Lead and conduct Black Hat reviews, providing a deep dive into one or many competitors’ potential strategy and solution offerings.
• Analyze industry white papers and reports to be able to create takeaways and company implications.
• Track political budgets and activity as it pertains to International military markets.
• Leverage D&S International and Canada’s pipeline activities in development of strategic recommendations and market analysis.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Strategy group that includes representation support at shows/industry events.
• Support key quarterly governance reporting activities including the Board of Directors report, and the D&S section of the Management Discussion & Analysis report, OKRs and various ad-hoc analyses and requests for COO & D&S Presidents.

Required experience, skills & qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business-related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Salesforce.com or equivalent CRM experience.
• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) Tools.
• Exhibit high performance and capability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate successfully in a volatile and dynamic market environment.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a DoD or Government environment, an asset.
• Understanding of military protocols and customs, an asset.
• PMP certification is an asset.

CAE offers:

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.
• The possibility to work from home occasionally.
• Flexible schedules.
• Attractive employee benefits.

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Read our FY24 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at rh-hr@cae.com.