Strategy Analyst

**Applications will be accepted through 21 October 2026. Please note that submissions may not be reviewed prior to this deadline.**

When you work at Daktronics youll be part of something amazing. We design engineer manufacture and support bold eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world and even provide direction for people as they travel work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team youll have interesting impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits and the people are second to none.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Strategy Analyst to support corporate and business strategies evaluate strategic initiatives and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen financial analysis structured problem solving and executive communication skills. This individual is intellectually curious highly organized creative eager to learn and able to turn complex information into clear insights and recommendations.

What will the work look like for me

As a Strategy Analyst your work would focus on the following:

• Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team on strategic priorities special projects and day-to-day strategic activities.
• Support the development and execution of corporate and business unit strategies.
• Conduct market competitive customer and industry research to identify risks opportunities and emerging trends.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives through quantitative and qualitative analysis and develop clear recommendations.
• Develop business cases financial models investment analyses sensitivity analyses and scenario plans.
• Analyze business performance operational metrics and financial results to support strategic recommendations and executive decision-making.
• Help prioritize and track key strategic initiatives executive action items measurable outcomes and follow-through.
• Prepare for executive meetings business reviews customer engagements and strategic discussions through focused research and analysis.
• Develop executive presentations Board of Directors materials strategic review documents executive summaries recommendations and briefing materials.
• Translate complex analyses into concise compelling visually effective communications while ensuring accuracy professionalism and consistency.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Where is this opportunity located

Daktronics offers the flexibility to work from a U.S. home or Daktronics location. This role is remote with a preference for candidates located within a commutable distance to Brookings South Dakota. Travel to Brookings South Dakota and other locations may be required up to 50%. Travel expenses associated with business needs will be covered in accordance with company policy.

What are the pay and perks

The typical hiring range for this position is $80000 to $100000 annually. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors including relevant education experiences location and applicable local legislation.

Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our websiteCareer Opportunities ( This information is intended tobe a general overview and may bemodifiedby Daktronics at any time.

To be considered for Strategy Analyst we require the following:

A bachelors degree and two-five (25) years of relevant business experience are required; an MBA is strongly preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Strong understanding of business fundamentals and financial concepts including income statements balance sheets profit and loss statements and cash flow statements.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving organizational and structured-thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong written verbal presentation and executive communication skills.
• Ability to create executive-level presentations business summaries and clear recommendations.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities work through ambiguity and maintain high attention to detail.
• Professional maturity sound judgment discretion and accountability when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
• The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. This requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check conducted in accordance with applicable federal state provincial and local laws.
• Fluent in English written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor renew or extend immigration visas for this position.

Desired traits

• Degree in Business Finance Economics Strategy Management Business Analytics or a related field.
• Experience in consulting corporate strategy finance business analysis or market research.
• Experience developing business cases financial models executive presentations or implementation roadmaps.
• Experience participating in university consulting programs case competitions internships or client-based business projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technology industrial markets or public company environments.
• Strong business judgment intellectual curiosity creative thinking initiative and a desire to learn and grow.

Ready to make an impact Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.