Strategy Analyst

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join our team in Houston, TX. This is a hands-on role, with the opportunity to execute core strategic work across enterprise and business group priorities. You will focus on building analyses, conducting research, developing models, and producing executive-ready materials that directly support C-suite decision-making. 

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Execution

• Prepare and maintain enterprise and business group strategic plans, including annual planning 
  materials, strategic initiatives, and performance tracking 
• Execute assigned components of strategic initiatives, including market assessments, growth analyses, 
  and operational reviews 
• Track progress against strategic priorities and prepare status updates and summaries for executive 
  review 

Analytical Modeling & Insights

• Build and maintain financial, operational, and scenario-based models to support strategic decisions 
• Analyze business performance data, market size, growth trends, and investment scenarios 
• Produce charts, tables, dashboards, and written summaries that clearly communicate findings to senior 
  leaders

Market & Industry Research

• Research, monitor, and analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory changes, and 
  macroeconomic factors impacting the AEC industry
• Compile competitive intelligence, benchmarking analyses, and briefing materials 
• Maintain libraries of market research, data sources, and recurring reports

Executive & Marketing Support

• Develop executive-ready presentations, memos, and briefing decks for C-suite and board-facing 
  discussions 
• Partner with the Marketing Communications team to translate enterprise strategy into internal and 
  external messaging, fact bases, and narratives 
• Support preparation of strategy-related content for town halls, leadership meetings, and external 
  communications

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work directly with C-suite leaders to gather inputs, respond to requests, and refine analyses 
• Coordinate with finance, operations, marketing, and business leaders to collect data and validate 
  assumptions 
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, executive-facing 
  environment

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelors Degree, MBA preferred
• 3+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or strategic 
  planning
• Proven ability to own work products from research through final delivery 
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with hands-on modeling experience 
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis tools 
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Experience within or serving the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry strongly 
  preferred

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits