Senior Strategy Analyst, NA

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst to bring structure to business questions, conduct rigorous analysis, and translate findings into clear implications. You will work with cross-functional partners to shape growth initiatives and strategic recommendations.

You will gather inputs, test hypotheses, develop scorecards, and present leadership-ready materials. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, business operations, business development, analytics, or related field.
• Experience supporting strategic projects with research, analysis, synthesis and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to structure questions and derive insights.
• Experience with market analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, KPI development, and business-case support.
• Strong written and verbal communication and storytelling skills for leadership-ready presentations.
• Solid project management and organizational skills in a matrixed environment.
• Attention to detail while keeping focus on strategic questions.
• Ability to collaborate, incorporate feedback, and influence through data-driven reasoning.
• Curiosity, learning agility, initiative, and comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support growth workstreams connecting consumer, product, marketplace, brand, and business priorities.
• Research consumer, competitive, and marketplace trends; build fact bases and synthesize findings.
• Assist with project scoping, workplans, stakeholder coordination, and milestone tracking.
• Partner with Finance, Insights & Analytics to monitor KPIs and diagnose performance.
• Develop leadership-ready presentations, reviews, and workshop materials.
• Share learnings and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing strategy team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning agility

Keynote proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, or related field

Tools

Keynote

Job description

Every successful team at Nike needs a brilliant game plan. Strategy teams shape and drive the company's growth agenda by leading business planning processes and aligning enterprise leadership to realize our biggest opportunities. They also spearhead transformational projects across Nike's diverse businesses and geographies.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will collaborate with Nike's North America Geography, including the North America leadership team, strategy teammates, and cross-functional partners who help shape the future of sport in North America.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Senior Strategy Analyst who can bring structure to business questions, conduct rigorous analysis, and translate findings into clear implications. The ideal candidate is a curious and collaborative problem solver who is comfortable working through ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and learning quickly. This person brings strong analytical skills, sound business judgment, attention to detail, and the communication skills to contribute effectively to cross-functional strategy work.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• Support Integrated Growth Plans: Contribute to workstreams that connect consumer, product, marketplace, brand, and business priorities. Gather inputs, test hypotheses, analyze data, and help translate strategic direction into clear initiatives, milestones, and actions.
• Analyze Future Growth Opportunities: Research consumer, competitive, and marketplace trends. Build fact bases, assess options, and synthesize findings that help project leaders and business partners evaluate future opportunities.
• Execute Strategic Projects: Support project scoping, workplans, stakeholder coordination, and milestone tracking. Own defined analyses and deliverables, proactively surface issues, and maintain high quality from initial question through final recommendation.
• Assess Performance and Impact: Partner with Finance, Insights & Analytics, and business teams to gather data, monitor KPIs, diagnose performance, and identify key learnings. Help develop scorecards and recommendations that focus attention on the highest-impact opportunities.
• Build Leadership-Ready Communication: Develop clear presentations, business reviews, and workshop materials. Distill complex quantitative and qualitative information into concise insights, implications, and decision points.
• Contribute to Team Capability: Apply and improve shared tools, templates, and strategic frameworks. Share learnings with teammates, seek feedback, and contribute to a collaborative and high-performing strategy team.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, business operations, business development, analytics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting strategic projects or workstreams through research, analysis, synthesis and development of recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure questions, work with quantitative and qualitative data, and identify meaningful insights.
• Working knowledge of market analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, KPI development, and business-case support.
• Strong written and verbal communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, and leadership-ready presentations.
• Solid project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deliverables, coordinate inputs, and meet deadlines in a matrixed environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work while maintaining perspective on the broader strategic question.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, incorporate feedback, build trust, and influence through facts and clear thinking.
• Curiosity, learning agility, initiative, and comfort working through ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Proficiency with Keynote or similar presentation tools and with spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Experience in apparel, footwear, retail, sport, consumer products, or another consumer-facing industry is preferred; passion for sport, athletes, consumers, and products is a plus.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.