GTM Strategy Analyst

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K savings plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Go-To-Market Strategy Analyst to own pricing strategy, ROI modeling, and customer value analysis. You will liaise with Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations to translate product capabilities into market-ready value propositions.

You will craft quantitative models, drive pricing implementations, and develop scalable workflows that accelerate decision making across teams. This role demands strong communication and problem-solving across fast-moving initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management consulting, investment banking, private equity/VC, or strategic roles at high-growth startups.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing architecture and ROI/TCO valuation workstreams.
• Structure ambiguous problems into clear business cases with market research.
• Drive pricing implementations and maintain related systems and docs.
• Design AI-native workflows to improve decision making and reduce manual work.

Skills

Data modelling

Excel/Sheets

Quantitative thinking

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Python

SQL

Databricks

LLMs

Palantir Foundry

Education

MBA

Advanced degree

Tools

Databricks

Python

SQL

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond .

About the Team

The GTM Strategy team is the muscle that connects product capabilities to market reality. Our job is to deeply understand the value of our products in the context of the market and our customers, and operationalize those insights to help Skydio refine our product portfolio and revenue model to scale efficiently.

About the role

The Go-To-Market Strategy Analyst owns pricing strategy, implementation, and customer ROI modeling, shifting between strategic and deeply tactical work within the same day. This role reports to the Director of GTM Strategy and will work cross-functionally with the Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations teams. It is a high-visibility role suited for an individual excited to take on ambiguous challenges and own them through resolution.

Location

This position is based onsite 3+ days a week at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead strategic workstreams across pricing architecture, value quantification models (ROI, TCO), business model development, and competitive positioning.
• Engage directly with customers to structure ambiguous problems into clear, compelling business cases backed by detailed research and analysis.
• Drive pricing implementations and maintain the related systems and documentation.
• Design AI-native workflows that reduce manual work, improve consistency, and accelerate decision-making.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity/venture capital, or a strategic role at a high-growth startup.

Ability to work onsite at our San Mateo, CA headquarters 3+ days a week.

Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

Experience & Skills

High proficiency in data modeling and storytelling, with the ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis.

Expert fluency in Excel/Sheets.

Detail-oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable defending your model to the CFO and explaining pricing rationale to sales reps.

Proactive problem-solver who moves easily between big-picture strategic planning and detailed tactical execution.

Preferred experience with several of the following: Databricks, Python, SQL, LLM platforms (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or similar), Palantir Foundry.

An advanced degree or MBA is a plus, but not required.

Hardware experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $151,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.

• Paid vacation time
• sick leave
• holiday pay
• 401K savings plan

Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

Skydio provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Skydio is a federal contractor or subcontractor subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

We invite all applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

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Skydio is a Government contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans.