Summer 2027 Corporate Strategy Intern - Graduate

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Relocation assistance

Mentorship

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Strategy & Market Research Intern to join a small, passionate team. You will apply market research, data analysis and strategic thinking to shape company objectives, map industry landscape, and advise on investments.

During the internship you will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to other parts of Blue Origin; you will develop tools and reports, support long-term planning, and work full-time during the internship.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with at least one semester remaining
• Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail
• Ability to apply analytical frameworks to solve problems
• Demonstrated teamwork and potential for leadership
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the internship
• Pursuing an advanced degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering

Responsibilities

• Shape our company and program strategic objectives
• Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics
• Gather and synthesize market research to advise strategy decisions
• Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership
• Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information
• Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions
• Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track KPIs
• Collaborate with all departments to align on strategic recommendations
• Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation
• Support long term financial and strategic planning process

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate program (enrolled)

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Strategy & Market Research

As part of our small, passionate team, you will utilize your skills in market research, data analysis and strategic thinking to help us shape our company and program strategic objectives. Example responsibilities may include the following: capturing and synthesizing market research to inform strategy decisions; mapping and understanding industry landscape and competitive dynamics; collaborating with departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations.

During your internship, you can expect to:

• Gain hands-on, real-world experience.
• Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers.
• Participate in events to learn about other parts of Blue Origin.

Responsibilities may include:

• Shape our company and program strategic objectives.
• Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics.
• Gather and synthesize market research to advise strategy decisions.
• Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership.
• Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information.
• Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions.
• Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations.
• Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation.
• Support long term financial and strategic planning process.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.
• Aptitude for teamwork with shown potential for leadership.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Available to work full time for the duration of your internship while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.

Desired:

• Pursuing an advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or other highly analytical field.
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting to deliver results that have a positive material impact.
• Understanding of the private space industry.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

The Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $34 - $50 hourly.

We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations.

Hourly compensation for applicant is: $50.00

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