Senior Strategy & Research Analyst

About Firefly Aerospace

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

About the Role

The Senior Strategy & Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis to support the VP, Strategy & Business Development, CFO and CEO, with understanding government relations recommended initiatives, M&A analysis, and corporate development opportunities in the aerospace & defense arena. This role will involve developing strategic insights and recommendations to drive business growth within the vibrancy and strategic importance of orbital vehicles, lunar landers, launch vehicles, and hypersonic, contributing to Firefly Aerospace's leadership in the space industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on government relations recommended initiatives, M&A opportunities, and corporate development strategies.
• Develop strategic insights and recommendations based on research findings to support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with business development, legal, engineering, production & operations, finance, to gather data, insights, and feedback to inform strategic initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and executive summaries to communicate research findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes to ensure informed decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of business development strategies and initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret data related to orbital vehicles, lunar landers, launch vehicles, and hypersonics to identify growth opportunities.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and innovations in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy, research, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey research findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proven track record of conducting in-depth research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in the space industry, including orbital vehicles, lunar landers, launch vehicles, and hypersonic.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.