Job Description

Weapons Strategy Analyst at BOEING summary:

A Weapons Strategy Analyst at Boeing develops long-term portfolio strategies, conducts market and competitive analysis, and drives growth initiatives for the Defense, Space, and Security Weapons business. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to align strategic priorities, supporting mergers and acquisitions, and delivering actionable insights to executive leadership. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, a security clearance, and knowledge of defense weapons markets and technology trends.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Weapons Strategy Analyst (Level 4) to join the Space, Intelligence & Weapons Strategy team in Saint Charles, MO, Arlington, VA or Huntsville, AL.

This is a unique opportunity to develop strategy for Boeing’s Weapons business. In this role the successful candidate will develop portfolio strategies, long-term growth initiatives, and market analysis to ensure the Weapons business remains competitively advantaged. Working closely with leadership the strategy analyst will analyze market trends, develop technology roadmaps, maintain market awareness, and drive actionable strategies that fuel sustainable growth for BDS Weapons.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic planning process for the weapons business, including development of long-term strategies, portfolio shaping, investment priorities, and competitive assessments.
• Analyze global and domestic market trends, customer missions, competitive landscapes, and emerging threats to inform strategic decision-making and portfolio evolution.
• Identify and analyze enterprise-level growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), partnerships, and internal investments aligned to future business needs.
• Support cross-functional strategic initiatives, interfacing with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Corporate Strategy teams to align execution to strategic priorities.
• Develop and champion innovation roadmaps, technology insertion strategies, and business model transformations required to sustain weapons market leadership.
• Develop and deliver insights, recommendations, and decision-support materials for executive leadership.
• Perform competitive intelligence activities, providing timely and actionable insights on competitors, market entrants, and disruptive technologies.
• Develop and deliver clear and concise presentations to senior leadership.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience in preparing and presenting executive level briefings
• 3+ years of experience performing strategy work (e.g. market or competitive research and analysis, strategy development, and facilitating strategic decisions)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Knowledge of DoD weapons markets, customers and programs
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes
• Knowledge of BDS Weapons businesses and related technologies
• Knowledge of international weapons market landscape

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Up to 10% travel may be required

Shift: 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Saint Charles, MO - $117,750 - $155,250

Huntsville, AL - $117,750 - $155,250

Arlington, VA - $122,400 - $165,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 7, 2025

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 08, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Keywords:

Weapons strategy, Market analysis, Defense industry, Portfolio management, Competitive intelligence, Mergers and acquisitions, Defense technology, Strategic planning, Boeing Defense, Security clearance

Job Tags

Full time, Interim role, Immediate start, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Live in, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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