Strategy Analyst

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 $80,000 to $100,000 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 website

Career Opportunities (). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.

To be considered for Strategy Analyst, we require the following:

A bachelor’s degree and two-five (2–5) 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,…