Corporate Strategy Intern (2027)

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 13,225,000 - 19,837,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions offers a 12-week, full-time paid internship within Corporate Strategy. You will support strategic planning, market insights, quantitative analysis, and financial modeling alongside senior team members.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics or related fields, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a knack for rigorous analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with graduation after December 2027.
• Demonstrated ability to identify correlation and causation and derive insights.
• Strong analytical thinking, strategic mindset and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic planning process by analyzing industry trends and the competitive landscape.
• Create statistical models to forecast performance and simulate strategic options.
• Conduct research and benchmark industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the strategy team on projects across departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related major

Tools

Excel/Sheets

PowerPoint/Slides

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that is critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Corporate Strategy leads the development and execution of long-term business plans, strategic initiatives, and growth frameworks across the entire enterprise, which enable executive leadership and business units to optimize performance, navigate market shifts, and drive sustainable growth for MSI.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions offers a comprehensive, 12-week full-time paid internship program designed to offer hands‑on experience with real problems that need real solutions. You will work collaboratively alongside the company’s senior strategy team members supporting strategic planning, market insights, quantitative analysis, and financial modeling activities.

Corporate Strategy Intern Responsibilities

• Support the strategic planning process - i.e., analyze industry trends, the competitive landscape, organic/inorganic growth opportunities, etc.


• Create statistical models to identify key trends/patterns in external and internal data, forecast business performance, simulate the impact of potential strategic options/decisions.


• Conduct research and benchmark industry best practices.


• Collaborate with other members of the strategy team on individual and group projects.


• Collaborate with interns and staff from other departments such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product Management, and the Chief Technology Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently seeking a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related major.


• Ability to identify correlation and causation and draw insights among multiple factors.


• Demonstrated strategic thinking, analysis, and problem solving skills.


• Experience with statistical analysis and financial modeling.


• Ability to structure complex problems in simple, easy-to-understand ways.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong time management skills, including project structuring and managing multiple work streams simultaneously.


• Comfort with fast-paced and rapidly evolving environments.


• High proficiency in Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides.

Basic Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a graduation date on or after December 2027.

Travel Requirements

• Under 10%


• Relocation Provided None

Position Type

Intern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team. We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that is critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.