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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is searching for Senior Defence Strategy Analysts to join the BDUK Strategy team in London or Bristol, to develop actionable strategies that drive positive change for the business.

The BDUK Strategy team is responsible for providing and synthesizing UK defence business, spanet, competitive, and financial information to develop and evaluate strategic alternatives (e.g. business model, organic investments, competitiveness) across the enterprise. The team works closely with the BDUK Business units (Vertical Lift, Fixed Wing and Digital), BGS and BDS businesses to develop strategic growth plans and partners with other functions to ensure strategies and required investments are reflected in the business plan.

The successful candidate will lead across organizational boundaries to ensure strategic alignment and integration across Boeing. The ability to collaborate as part of a team as well as perform independently, to generate key strategic analysis, while applying critical thinking across complex problems and to present and defend insights from the analysis to senior leaders within the business is critical to the success of the position.  This position is expected to be hands-on with high visibility and strong initiative. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead research, benchspaning, forecasting, and synthesis to inform strategic decisions

• Drive enterprise, functional, and business-unit integration of strategic decision analysis

• Lead business-case development in partnership with finance, program management, business development, and operational teams

• Ensure strategies and recommended investments are included in the Long Range Business Plan

• Support evaluation of spanet development, industry collaboration, acquisitions, and partnerships

• Collaborate across functions to develop and deploy strategies that achieve business objectives

• Lead and facilitate high-level meetings on complex strategic topics to build alignment and drive decisions

• Present and defend strategic insights and recommendations to senior leaders

The selected candidate will also be required to work onsite in the London or Bristol office for three days per week.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years’ experience performing strategy-related work (e.g. spanet or competitive research and analysis, strategy development, facilitating strategic decisions)

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate analytic results clearly

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10–25 as required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in industrial, defence, or aerospace sectors especially afterspanet services for aerospace & defence

• Knowledge of the defence-related technologies, industry spanets, and competitive landscape.

• Knowledge of the UK Defence & Security landscape and key strategic interlocutors

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong spanet forecast and analysis experience

• Work effectively with large datasets and visualisations

• Demonstrated experience developing long-term strategies and serving as a strategic business partner to leadership teams

• Prior consulting or corporate strategy experience

• MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, strategy, or international studies preferred

• Academic background in Business (Finance, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management), Economics, Engineering, or Political Science is desirable

• Proven expertise in spanet/competitive research and analysis, strategy development, and facilitating strategic decision-making

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10 employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100 pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67 of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 22, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.