Remote Principal Strategy Analyst, Space & Defense

Rocketdyne; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne is seeking a Principal Strategy Analyst to shape the company’s next moves. This remote, senior-level role sits at the intersection of market intelligence, competitive strategy and enterprise growth, driving insights for leaders on where to compete and invest.

You will lead analyses across space, defense, propulsion and adjacent markets, turning data into clear, actionable viewpoints that guide decisions and portfolio planning.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in strategy or competitive intelligence.
• Ability to structure and lead complex analyses.
• Experience building market-sizing models and forecasts.
• Experience benchmarking competitors and strategic assessments.
• Ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Experience presenting to senior executives.
• Cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; BI tools helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive intelligence and market analysis across key markets.
• Develop market models, forecasts and analytical frameworks.
• Build competitor assessments including technologies, portfolios, customers and contracts.
• Analyze government budgets and program documents for shifts in priorities and opportunities.
• Translate market and competitive intelligence into strategic implications for leadership.
• Create executive-level presentations and dashboards distilling complex information.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Engineering and leadership.
• Support long-range planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategy

Market analysis

Competitive intelligence

Financial analysis

Executive presentation

Cross-functional work

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytics

BI tools

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Rocketdyne is seeking a Principal Strategy Analyst to shape the company’s next moves. This remote, senior-level role sits at the intersection of market intelligence, competitive strategy and enterprise growth, driving insights for leaders on where to compete and invest.

You will lead analyses across space, defense, propulsion and adjacent markets, turning data into clear, actionable viewpoints that guide decisions and portfolio planning.